Passionate Abolitionist and
Witness to the American Civil War
Passionate Abolitionist and
Witness to the American Civil War
indicates the letters with the richest content
Thomas Jackson is very much out about the rebellion & he says he has a notion to burn his naturalization papers publicly and sell out and come to England” Includes fear that England would declare war on America over the captor of Mason & Sidel
A family letter which includes details of the effects of the war interpreted from the author's strong religious convictions.
A very valuable account of one person’s changed view about slavery, a report on the workings of the Sanitary Commission, the pain of Lincoln’s assassination and the surrender of the south. Also continues to reflects the family’s strong religious faith and covers many relatives and their families in detail. Speaks of Thomas Jackson a doing huge business, even to the extent of twice the previous years.
Mainly a family letter with much concern about wages and difficulty of getting good help. Reports how the military was to take back control the southern states to make them follow the constitution.
TJ thrown out by wife. They had a prenuptial agreement. Thomas is a miserable unhappy man and could hardly walk.
Unexpected family insights. Also includes much about farming and the economy.
A detailed informative family letter with much information about prices
Relatives now share new information about Thomas Jackson's deteriorating health.
One side of this letter is full of information about the style and type of foods that he and his wife eat. He presumably believed that it would interest Sarah, his English cousin who has never been to America.
