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She expects her husband will present her with an album upon his return. SHe prefers to leave the sale of the farm until he returns.

GLC06588.199

to Bruce Elmore

She hoped to see the funeral sermon of the president at her local church but it was postponed. She mentions the activities of Tom and Dick,

GLC06588.202

to Bruce Elmore

She heard a report that Grant was shot on his way to Sherman's army but she does not believe it. Tom and Jim are mentioned. She does believe that Sherman may have been bribed by Jefferson Davis.

GLC06588.206

to Bruce Elmore

She has heard more reports concerning Sherman and his possible Benedict Arnold ways. She has read some of his letters to his father who finds it amusing that he asked for a lot of potatoes. Libbie palns to hire Wilber to some work in the farm...

GLC06588.208

to Bruce Elmore

Wilber says Bruce must get a good horse as they fetch good prices. But as for Libbie, she would be contented without a horse.

GLC06588.209

to Bruce Elmore

She mentions their friends, Jim, Dick and Hettie. Her bees feature prominently in this letter.

GLC06588.219

to Bruce Elmore

Libbie talks about Lincolns death at length and what a tragedy it is. Unfortunately there are poeple that rejoice in his death. She also she will farm as he proposes.

GLC06588.222

to Bruce Elmore

She is glad peace is coming and that "carnage is over." She went to a Ladies' Aid Society meeting. The weather has been rainy. Jim Reynolds has shown interest in buying the farm.

GLC06588.225

to Bruce Elmore

She and his mother and Hettie heard that his regiment could be mustered out in two weeks. She is getting ready to sow some buckwheat with the help of her father.

GLC06588.226

to Bruce Elmore

Aunt Sarah is very ill and not expected to live. Libbie has had a toothache. She feels bad that she lives in comfort while he is exposed to danger and suffering.

GLC06588.240