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to Libbie Elmore

Includes a daily diary through Dec. 24th. He has sent some money because they finally received eight months pay.

GLC06588.178

to Libbie Elmore

He enjoyed the childrens' picture. They started from Atlanta and have been destroying railroads and burning cotton whereever they go. They had good food on the march. Written near Savannah, Georgia

GLC06588.179

to Libbie Elmore

Most of the company has gone on picket today. They have had very cold weather lately. W. Smith, an acquaintance of his father is in the captain's tent.

GLC06588.262

to Libbie Elmore

He reports on the health of his comrades. Unfortunately, he will be unable to get the photographs she requested. There has been no fighting lately but tomorrow they go on picket again.

GLC06588.272

to Bruce Elmore

Mr Reynolds came to visit and he talked about Nelson who is sick and in the hospital. She tells a story of how the doctor had his wagon nearby and a couple of boys painted the horse and put axle grease on the seat.

GLC06588.273

to R.H. Jackson

"Mailed letter this morning addressed same as within."

GLC07705.516

[to unknown]

GLC09354.04

to Libbie Elmore

He is glad she can grow some buck wheta that Kesey will put in some corn and potatoes.He refers to the hog that has been in the pen all summer. In other news a train was captured by bushwhackers who were later shot and killed.

GLC06588.088

to Libbie Elmore

He has good things to say about General Sherman who will command the West.He commends her management of the farm so far.Wilber and her father are trying to go into the wine business.

GLC06588.089

to Richard H. Jackson

Year not visible.

GLC07705.452