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Collection Reference Number GLC07705.393
From Archive Folder Collection of Richard H. Jackson, I Company, 9th Regiment, New York Infantry 
Title Patrick F. Gibbons to Richard H. Jackson congratulating him on his recent success
Date 15 June 1864
Author Gibbons, Patrick F. (fl. 1861-1864)  
Recipient Jackson, Richard H.  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description He congratulates Richard on his recent success and hopes his salary will be progressive. He is glad to hear of their friend Samuel's prosperity. He believes that Boston is the best city for a stranger to prosper.
Subjects Civil War  Military History  Union Soldier's Letter  Union Forces  Soldier's Letter  Finance  Friendship  
People Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1888)  
Place written Boston
Theme The American Civil War; Banking & Economics
Sub-collection Papers and Images of the American Civil War
Additional Information Letters of Richard H. Jackson, Lieutenant in the 9th NY regiment, Hawkins Zouaves, during the period of his service in the Union Army and his subsequent employment as a government clerk attached to the army's subsistence department. 185 letters written to his father in New York City which reveal in detail his two year army enlistment, from his first encampment at Riker's Island in May of 1861 to May of 1863 in Head & Morris Island, South Carolina where Jackson witnesses and reports on the Army and Naval operations against Charleston. Also included: 92 wartime letters written to Jackson from his father and 113 wartime letters written to Jackson by friends, relatives, and associates. 130 covers addressed to Jackson many showing 1c (63) and 3c (65) New York City carrier usages. Small group of post war items including a small cased photograph and a small New Testament Bible.
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945
Civil War: Recipient Relationship Friend