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to Libbie Elmore

He read in the paper that his company would be broken up into 3 divisions used to guard the railroad. He would like that, although there is no sign of it happening. Running the farm and the selling of a hen is discussed.

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to Libbie Elmore

He is concerned because Hettie and mother told him that Libbie is not well. yesterdaday they received orders to report to the railroad in order to join their old division but the order was countermanded and they returned to their old camp.

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to Libbie Elmore

He writes that the weather is very warm but the water is not very good and there is not enough to drink. They wash their clothes in the brook.

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to Libbie Elmore

The Paymaster came and he will be sending money home. He does not know when the Paymaster will come again and he has not heard from Willard.

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to Libbie Elmore

Willard is doing better.

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to Libbie Elmore

Willard is doing much better. His father would like to visit him if he could get a pass and transportation. Palen is sick. He doesn't think he'll be able to send as much money as he did last time.

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to Libbie Elmore

He notes he has been in service now for a year and 5 days. The news from Charleston is very positive and it looks as though Fort SUmpter will soon be theirs. He ehard a rumour that Gen. Grant will control of the army of the Potomac.Willard will...

GLC06588.122

to Libbie Elmore

Clark is in a hospital and Palen is away on sick furlough. He is positive Willard will be leaving on sick furlough soon as well, though he has not heard from him in a while.

GLC06588.123

to Libbie Elmore

He tried to talk to R.E. Palen but he was about to leave on sick furlough and didn't have time. He mentions the buckwheat that did not load well and the difficulties Libbie had with the oats.

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Morning Reports of Capt. R.W. Bennett of the 143rd regiment

Lists the soldiers that present and absent, on duty, or sick and contains a summary of the information.

GLC06588.125

to Libbie Elmore

Yesterday they were reviewed by General Howard. They all passed. Their pickets and railroad guards were relieved by another brigade. He is doing very well.

GLC06588.126

to Libbie Elmore

He can't find a package that was sent to Bruce though he has tried in vain. It seems to have been lost in the mail. He anxious to hear news about the regiment since he has been sick for so long.

GLC06588.127

to Bruce Elmore

He writes that it will be such a happy time when he can finally come home and see his kids. He also mentions Mamie, hettie and Elmira.

GLC06588.128

to Libbie Elmore

They have orders to be ready to take the field and they are under Hooker. He asks if she has sold the cows yet.

GLC06588.129

to Libbie Elmore

There are citizens in the area that are a little mad that from now on, rations will only be given to those under government employment. He mentions a Ted.

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to Libbie Elmore

Lt. D. Divine just returned from furlough. Dwight came with recruits for his department but only 4 for their regiment. He heard that another brigade is coming to relieve them.

GLC06588.131

to Libbie Elmore

Dwight was with him the night before. He has come to Tullahoma to get mustered. Palen had hopes of getting mustered too, but Bruce does not think it will happen.

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to Libbie Elmore

He prays for strength and knows taht people at home are parying for him and this gives him courage.

GLC06588.133

to Libbie Elmore

He hopes Libbie does not for instant doubt his love for her as it would cause him great pain. He hopes to have the chance to come home soon.

GLC06588.134

to Libbie Elmore

They started out from Bridgeport May 2nd. His feet got blistered. He passed over a battlefield.

GLC06588.135

to Libbie Elmore

He is doing well and hears that they are getting a pay raise soon. There was some fighting but they were not engaged.

GLC06588.136

to Libbie Elmore

They are now in a small village called Cassville. The night before they engaged in a skirmish. The Rebels backed off though. He is doing well as always.

GLC06588.137

to Libbie Elmore

They have been moving towards the left of their lines, all the while skirmishing with the enemy.Only two of their men have been wounded so far. Their Captain is sick and so is Palen. Was written near Marietta, Georgia.

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to Libbie Elmore

They are still moving to the left but there have been no skirmishes since he last wrote. There has been a lot of rain lately. Their company is small at present because so many are in the ambulance corps. Was written near Marietta, Georgia.

GLC06588.139

to Libbie Elmore

They have managed to push the Rebels back a bit. There has been skirmishing. No one in their regiment has been hurt recently but other regiments have not been so lucky. He is doing well. Was written near Marietta, Georgia.

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to Libbie Elmore

On the back Libbie has written to Bruce. There has been some fighting along their lines. 2 or 3 have been killed and many more wounded. Willard is there and doing well. Libbie is glad he is gaining on the Rebels.

GLC06588.141

to Libbie Elmore

The general opinion was that they should move right, though there don't seem to be signs of moving. Since he last spoke to her, his regiment has lost no men, though several have been wounded

GLC06588.142

to Libbie Elmore

They were all recently given six months pay. Tobacco is scarce. He asks her to send some eggs for Palen.

GLC06588.143

to Libbie Elmore

They have taken a lot of prisoners lately, but there has been very little skirmishing. They have lost no men.Capt. Bennet has come back to the Company and he is glad.

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to Libbie Elmore

They got to their present place day before yesterday and yesterday received orders to make camp. This side of the river the Rebel forces have a has a heavy line of works. He requests some blackberries.He writes that he is very much disappointed with...

GLC06588.145

to Libbie Elmore

He received a copy of the Tribune and some tobacco. He tells her no to work too hard so she can keep up her strength.

GLC06588.146

to Libbie Elmore

He complains that the Rebels have more tobacco than they do. He says Uncle Sam can't get him to reenlist for any a mount of money and niether will a furlough.

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to Libbie Elmore

He had diarrhea again but is now doing well. He says there is no chance for furloughs.

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to Libbie Elmore

He asks her to tell WIllard he has not collected all his pay yet. He thinks that if she get the money they're owed, she can pay all their dates. And if Willard wants his pay, to let him have it.

GLC06588.149

to Libbie Elmore

He received the berries and they are excellent. He had diarrhea again. Willard is getty really well.He thinks Sherman wants to cut the Rebels' communications and supplies and force them to evacuate Atlanta.

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to Libbie Elmore

He writes about his fears of not being able to make it home before his time is up. He knows the Rebels will hold out until the very end, but he thinks the rebellion is being crushed.

GLC06588.151

to Unknown

Gen. Rousan has gone on a raid towards Macon, but no one knows what will happen. The back is in a different handwriting.. The author mentions Grant and Petersburgh, an unsuccesful mission. Though he has great confidence in Grant, Mead and Button.

GLC06588.152

to Libbie Elmore

He hopes Sherman will be able to get the Rebels out of Atlanta and take them prisoners. He writes they have so much to be thankful for and will have to trust that the end is near.

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to Libbie Elmore

He writes about their current debt and how it is much less than it was before. Also used as scratch paper.

GLC06588.154

to Libbie Elmore

He heard that Lee sent 30,000 troops in to reinforce his army so it might be some time before they go into Atlanta. He notes the changes in their rations. They no longer get pork and only beef because pork is worse for scurvy. Was written near...

GLC06588.155

to Libbie Elmore

He mentions berries and tobacco. He tells Libbie not to send him things if it will take too much money. He had diarrhea again. Very faded. Was written near Atlanta, Georgia.

GLC06588.156

to Libbie Elmore

He discusses selling the barn and how there is not much prospect of such a thing. He acknowledges that she has increased the number of sheep. He discusses the pros and cons of selling the farm again Was written near Atlanta, Georgia.

GLC06588.157

to Libbie Elmore

Very faded with water damage. He mentions the ambulance corps. He describes where they are prresently camped. The rebels occupy the land a couple of miles outside their line and a few shots were exchanged while on pickets.

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to Libbie Elmore

The forefinger of his right hand is sore and he cannot use it to write. Therefore most of the letter is illegible

GLC06588.159

to Libbie Elmore

He thanks her for the blackberries. His finger still hurts very much. Very faded.

GLC06588.160

to Libbie Elmore

The Rebels evacuated pretty fast after some heavy fighting. They also captured a large number of prisoners. They've been mustered for pay and soon he can send her some money.

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to Libbie Elmore

The rebels have lost both in men and ammunition. They've had no mail the last few days. The word is that Sherman's army will rest for a month. He hopes to hear from the paymaster soon. Was written near Atlanta, Georgia.

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to Libbie Elmore

They were supposed to have a review but it was cancelled. Lately, though, they have been living pretty well. He advises her to discuss the legal aspects of selling the farm with a lawyer.

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to Libbie Elmore

Once again he discusses the deed of sale for the farm. Willard is doing as well as can be expected.

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to Libbie Elmore

They are enjoying a good rest. He has read that the price of gold is going down. The food is rather terrible lately. All they get is hard tack. Willard is ok.

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