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to Unknown
18 April 1865
Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865
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.
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to Bruce Elmore
23 April 1865
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
28 April 1865
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
30 April 1865
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
1865
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
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