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to Bruce Elmore

She wishes he could see his children. they need to get the wagon mended and Kniffin is building a stone boat in the barn. They are still dissatisfied with the amount of hay.

GLC06588.018

to Libbie Elmore

The weather is bad which makes it hard to move artillery. Troops are landing near Charleston and this makes an attack seem imminent.

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to Libbie Elmore

He has been in service for eight months and he has not been paid for five and a half months. He has enclosed a portrail of Col. Gurney (not included here) who is not well-liked by the men.

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to Libbie Elmore

They left camp last Wednesday and came to Norfolk. Very faded.

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to Libbie Elmore

Their gunboats are currently attacking the Rebels. He talks about selling the farm and what price she may actually be able to get for it.

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to Libbie Elmore

He changes his mind about the lowest price he will accept for the farm. He warns her to trust Kniffin. He lets her in on the news that there is a large Union force where he is and it is increasing.

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to Libbie Elmore [incomplete]

There has not been so much firing of the gunboats lately. There is no immediate prospect of the Rebels making an attack.

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to Libbie Elmore

He had a great dinner recently but is sorry she sent him money because he expects to get paid soon. Things are quiet and he does not expect to fight soon. He brings up selling the farm again.

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to Libbie Elmore

He again reiterates what his lowest price for the farm would be and warns her not go below that figure.

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to Libbie Elmore

He expects to be paid within 2-3 days. He hears the Rebel army has little to eat. He mentions Kniffin again and the selling of the farm.

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to Libbie Elmore

He finally got paid yesterday. It's been quiet lately except for a little sharpshooting. He mentions paying Reynolds and getting the wagon fixed.

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to Libbie Elmore

Written on board the Swan.
There has been excitement around Suffolk. They are on the move. They ran into the Rebels who fired shots, killing several of their horses. Their battery soon fired back. They are now sailing and he does not know where they...

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to Libbie Elmore

He writes that if he lives and they have good luck they can continue to reduce their debts. They have spent time drilling lately. Lastly, he says his new clothes look good on him.

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to Libbie Elmore

The cavalry lost one officer and in return they took 2 officers and three privates prisoners. They feel very secure for the moment because they have one of the strongest rifle pitts. He mentions Kniffin again.

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to Libbie Elmore [incomplete]

He doesn't know how long they will be at their present stop. It looks as thoough they may establish a base of operations.

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to Libbie Elmore

The Colonel has resigned due to his health. The news from Hooker and Banks is good. He believes her calculations about the farm are good and if they want to take possession before next Spring they must pay something now.

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to Libbie Elmore

He does not think kniffin will make any improvement to the farm, knowing him the way he does. He tells the story of how they came to a plantation and took some chickens with them by twisting some of their necks.

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to Libbie Elmore

They taking all those not able to march to the hospital. They have just come in from dress parade and have been ordered to march tomorrow morning.

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to Libbie Elmore

He discusses finances with her and then tells her about the food they've been eating. He said they mainly drill these days and describes his daily activities.

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to Libbie Elmore

A lot of the men are sick witth dysentary and diarrehea. A man he mentioned before has since died of illness. On a happier note, they just got new clothes.

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to [Libbie Elmore]

Possibly with GLC06588.037.
A skirmish broke out between a Rebel battery and a Union gunboat along the river. Letter is torn here. He hopes to hear of some success from their armies.

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to Libbie Elmore

He describes his daily activities. They heard that the Union took possession of Vixburgh. Their regiment is sometimes derailed on the fortifications they work to strengthen each day. In other news he expects to have a new general tomorrow.

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to Libbie Elmore

He is sorry to hear Mamie has been sick. Willard is sick as well. Once again, he admonishes Kniffin, this time for thinking he has the right to hire out any pasture to her or anybody else. He mention Webb Hill and Benny Marshall.

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to Mother

He writes from the hospital. His health is improving. He is now able to eat a little but he still has to be careful. Written in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

GLC02167.05

to Robert J. Walker

Marked "copy." Contains two letters. The first is a copy of a letter from Philip R. Fendall to Robert J. Walker, former Secretary of the Treasury, asking for Walker's help in getting his son James an appointment at the Customs House in New Orleans...

GLC03135.11.11

to James H. Hollingsworth

William T. Hollingsworth writes a detailed letter to his brother in which he discusses the Battle of Bull Run (fought on July 21, 1861, near Manassas, Virginia). He reports 500 Confederate soldiers were killed, another 1500 wounded, and some 7,000 or...

GLC00653.20.02

to James H. Hollingsworth

William T. Hollingsworth writes to his brother. He discusses the Confederacy's "brilliant naval victory" in Hampton Roads, between the Merrimac and the Monitor. He also reports the damages inflicted on the Union frigates, the Cumberland, the Congress...

GLC00653.20.05

to Miss Dara Johnston

When he arrived he learned that his regiment was in New York. When he got there he was told they'd gone to Albany and he wouldn't get any pay there. Once there he saw Henry and Charley. He looked at a wooden leg because he is still in crutches for...

GLC02167.01

to Miss Sue Johnston

He meant to go home today but when he got up it was raining so he decided not to. Last night Ellens's death was alluded to on the stage.

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to Miss D[o]ra Johnston

They organized a new company and he is getting to know more about military science. Ellen read a composition on stage. Clifford is trying to establish himself in law.

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to Father

Charles wants to take a furlough. He doesn't know when he, himself, will be home. He really likes his captain. He asks for money to cover travel expenses. Written at Camp Delaware

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to Miss Sue Johnston

He loves the muster rolls that are nearly completed. They have a new cook house. He is very healthy but does not have much time for reading.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

He wishes her merry christmas. The company had oysters for dinner last night. He was tempoarily assigned to company A so he had to move all his things from his tent. Includes newspaper clipping about the Ladies' Aid Societies of the North.

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to Miss Dora Johnston

He is sorry she did not get any gifts for Christmas. They agree on Spencer's situation. He is awkward and lame and not used to society. They must make allowances.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

He received correspondence that one of his men is in the hospital. He tried to go to meeting but was unable to do so. He wants to get to know Charley better.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

He received a package which someone else opened ('strange hands"). But he was able to find walnuts and butter untouched.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

He talks about all the food he has received, including jam, apple butter, cake and cookies.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

They are all detailed to go to Savannah but but will not leave until morning. He picked up his new coat.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

They are on Aiken's Island and the weather is very nice. He heard some shots one day. It turned out to be the general who had been unable to get their attention. He gave orders to move back into the tide.

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to Friends at home

They will make a diversion in favor of another movement under Gilmore. Her will let her know where they move as soon as possible.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

He took a walk on the beach for the first time in a long time. The weather has been very cold.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

He sent for the Eclectic Magazine. One of the gunboats was there the other day but he didn't know until it had left. Had he known, he would have gone aboard.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

Charlie came to visit and he is well. All the things they sent arrived in good condition. The new Colonel arrived. Unfortunately he is profane and drinks too much.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

One of the Colonels placed a truce flag on enemy lines today. He heard that the left wing of Grant's army was whipped. 17,000 men were taken prisoner. He refers to Banks' defeat.

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to unknown

He describes a rainstorm in which they set up tents. He talks about how they dealt with it and every mishap along the way.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

They have been ordered to go somewhere on boats with nine days rations. He saw Henry. Elliot and Charles are well.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

They marched for three hours before coming to a house that had been used by the rebels as a picket post. Some of the men destroyed furniture they found in the house. It was very hot.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

They marched for three miles until 2 companies were sent forward on skirmishes. They continued until they came to a bridge. After their skirmishes they drove some of the enemy from fence behind which they had become intrenched.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

He is no longer confident the war will end soon. Everyone is in good spirits mainly because they have been signing the payroll.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

He met with Capt. Griffith and told him they ought to have regular prayer meetings. Several other agreed.

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