Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864) to Father
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.195 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: Morris Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 January 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 24.6 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy
He recounts the raising of the "starry banner" over Fort Wagner. He described it as a gala time.
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Number 26
Office Post Commissary
Morris Island
Near Charleston, S.C.
Wed. Jany 13, 1864
My dear father,
I had mailed my letter (No. 25) before I rec'd yours of the 3d [illegible] (XVII) which came by hand last evening
I perceive you managed to enjoy yourself on New Years, making calls and indulging in the good things; before this you will have rec'd my letter with the account of how it passed with me and then contrast the difference.
We had a grand time up at H.J. Wagner now called (Fort Strong) yesterday, it was the occasion of the raising the "[illegible] banner" over that fumed [illegible], although I hadn't the pleasure of being present I heard all about it and understand they had a "gala" time of it, speech making and indulging in Diamond B it was raised at Noon As our guns then [illegible] forth shaking the very island
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I must have astonished the "arts" for they crowded the parapets of their respective works.
With your letter came the Portmonie Diary for which I felt much obliged. I shall settle up with you when I return.
The weather continues very disagreeable, today again it is raining quite hard with no prospect of clearing up this week.
I wrote you not to send any letters after the 1st inst and to discontinue sending papers from this out, but don't forget to take the "Waverly" as usual and keep it for me.
In regard to Davis' Matter I think you better carry out my instructions for it will have a tendency to make him ashamed and most probably he will then "fork over."
L. Night before last we threw shells again into the city setting it on fire in two or three places.
Hearing the mail closes shortly, Will close with love to all While believe me [illegible]
Your Affectionate Son
Richard
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