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2 November 1862
Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
Martha congratulates him on his promotion to 3rd Lieutenant. He also writes that another young lady said she was proud of him but he can't remember her name.
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10 November 1862
Armstrong, Jas, fl. 1861-1864
He is glad Richard is in command because there are so many drunken officers milling about. "Little Mac" was removed and he is glad because he thinks Mac is a bully. Also, he does not think the war will end under the present administration.
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11 November 1862
Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864
They had a ball recently and he met a young lady there called Miss Chambers. There was also a party at Miss Hilton's.
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15 November 1862
She has sent him a picture of herself.
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2 December 1862
Maxwell mainly talks about the young ladies that are now in his acquaintance.
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7 December 1862
She does not like the fact that he called her "handsome" in his last letter.
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18 December 1862
She writes that she is learning to skate. She tells Richard also of an incident in which she and other visited a soldiers' camp. One of the soldiers was drunk and insulted her.
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20 December 1862
Maxwell informs him that the ladies of Frederick think of him as a nice, handsome young fellow and they all wish he was back to spend Christmas and New Year's with them.
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26 December 1862
She is glad he was not injured by the recent bombardment. She describes her Christmas which they spent with Richard's parents.
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27 December 1862
Cafferty, R.P., fl. 1861-1864
He describes his Christmas and mentions that he got a letter from James Armstrong.
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She hopes he comes out of every battle safe. Currently, she belongs to a linting party that meets three times a week to scrape lint for the wounded soldiers.
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29 December 1862
Austin, J.J., fl. 1861-1864
He mentions a letter from Charlie that describes a battle in Fredericksburg. He insists that Richard would like country life if he had not only experienced the hardships.
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1863
She describes her New Year's Day which involved a mouse.
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26 November 1863
Hazelton, C.B., fl. 1861-1864
He thinks he may go to Washington in a week or two, if not he will try to get to where Richard is. He is hoping they will have Charleston within the month.
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10 December 1863
Knight, L.M., fl. 1861-1864
He heard that Captain Wheaton is sick. Also he wants to get Jimmy Fileon a clerkship position.
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15 March 1863
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
He mentions the clothing that Richard requested and how he is busy getting everything together to send to him. He mentions Miss Milligan.
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19 March 1863
He is sending the collars he requested along with some tobacco and a few cigars.
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25 March 1863
He writes that his son should get a very warm reception upon his return. Also, he says business has been good lately. He mentions Mr. Austin.
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1 April 1863
He tells his son he has called to order the cap he requested but he will not get it until Friday so he will mail it Saturday at the latest.
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7 April 1863
Thanks him for the $100 he sent. He is glad his son has pleasant quarters at Fortress Monroe.
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13 April 1863
He hopes he will not be too disappointed to learn the War Department has decided to retain the service of the two-year men. He is sorry to hear of Col. Kimball's death.
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22 April 1863
He describes Col. Kimball's funeral.
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21 June 1863
Patterson, Sam S., fl. 1861-1864
He heard Richard was in town but did not know where to find him. He is expecting to go back to Frederick soon but they are currently advancing and it is uncertain when they could return.
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10 July 1863
She writes that John came to visit her last night and that it must be beautiful where he is is because of the abundance of fish.
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20 July 1863
Sam, fl. 1861-1865
Since he returned over 5,000 patients have been admitted to the hospital. He received a letter from Davis recently and has received a furlough he didn't even ask for.
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27 July 1863
She informs him that she has never thought of him in any other way than as a friend and was unprepared for his question in that regard. She apologizes for wounding him and says he is always welcome to visit.
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28 August 1863
Gibbons, Patrick F., fl. 1861-1864
He thanks him for the information RIchard sent him. He was surprised by Richard's current address since he thought he had already served long enough but realized he was doing something quite different now.
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6 September 1863
Merritt, John B., fl. 1861-1864
He mentions Gus Snow and Jimmy Armstrong. He talks about how great the weather is and bemoans the fact that there are not many women at Hilton's Head.
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16 September 1863
Kid, fl. 1861-1864
He apologizes for the brevity of his letter. He has absolutely nothing to write about.
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19 September 1863
Armstrong, J.A., fl. 1861-1864
He tells Richard he has just been drafted.
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22 September 1863
He had a splendid ride to Seabrook and enjoyed the plantations. He received a note from Richard's father reminding him of the parcel containing his watch.
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12 October 1863
He received a letter from Sam recently that talked about a Mr. John M. Auliff and his success as a rum seller.
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17 October 1863
He was surprised to hear that he had gone South again but he supposes Richard must be making plenty of money. He asks Richard to send all the sea shells he can get.
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31 October 1863
He dreamt there had been a battle of Chattanooga. Even though Pemberton is dead, he dreamt he commanded the rebel forces and was defeated. He tells Richard about the shoe business and the different ladies that come into his shop.
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11 November 1863
He writes that there was a falling out between himself and Mr. Dunshaw, the general clerk. They got into a fight and Kid knocked him down. Since then they have been civil.
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2 December 1863
Child, Charles, fl. 1861-1864
The new 9th was consolidated with the 17th and the whole regiment is in Tennessee now. He mention several mutual acquaintances whose positions in the service at recently changed.
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3 December 1863
Andy, fl. 1861-1865
Andy writes he has recently gotten a job making camera boxes. Their mtual friend William Bagwell was recently killed in the navy yard by falling from a scaffold.
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4 December 1863
He writes it will be impossible to come see Richard now as they are very busy. He has not seen Martha since his departure,
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13 December 1863
He writes he is glad to hear of the death of those "inhuman monsters." It is not clear what he is referring to since he he says they can stand on their hind legs. He relays the news that a steamboat was destroyed by fire. Describes a surprise party...
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17 December 1863
He writes that he finds Richard's letters very interesting and hopes he will visit Boston soon. He mentions their friend Samuel.
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She says says she thinks the North will lose every battle. The other night she wore a Secessionist flag pinned to her chest and a man took it off and threw it in the fire. It was meant to be a joke, of course.
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2 January 1863
He describes what he did last Christmas Eve.
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4 January 1863
She describes a Mr. White who accompanied her home from a party.
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17 January 1863
She recently went with her parents to Richard's father's house and they had a nice time.
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20 January 1863
She is glad he is learning to sidesaddle well. She also warns him not to dream so loud and finds the idea of him calling her name in his sleep funny.
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25 January 1863
She writes that his father has bought his coat and that she has been invited to a ball.
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29 January 1863
He admonishes Richard for not writing and mentions the "girls." He mentions several mutual acquaintances and a Methodist meeting. There are pages missing.
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4 February 1863
She was invited to a ball but her mother will not let her go. She hopes he can get a furlough soon.
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9 February 1863
Davis, J.M., fl. 1861-1864
He writes about Richard's mother and father and says his father is doing well and his mother is anxious for him to come home so that she may embrace him.
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10 February 1863
She tells of the recent marriage of a mutual acquaintance.
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