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to my dear mother

He invites her to visit him as he is unable to go to Marietta. General Pershing will not be able to visit her either.

GLC02679.49

to my dear mother

He hopes she can visit in October. he knows she would like his foreign friends. He was appointed to a conference but he declined the appointment.

GLC02679.50

to my dear mother

His friend was recently honored in a reception in New York. They are having a good time but will probably leave tomorrow or Thursday. They called up the Manhattan to see if an aunt and uncle were there but no such luck.

GLC02679.51

to my dear mother

He encloses a letter from General MacArthur which he says is not encouraging. He got hold of a copy of a letter by William Dawes Jr. in 1774. He read an account of Harriet Beecher Stowe and her involuntary drunk.

GLC02679.52

to my dear mother

He mentions having some kind of publicity thrust upon him concerning the music business. He and Caro may take a trip to Europe in July.

GLC02679.53

to Uncle Charley (Charles Dawes)

His nephew is considering his options in the army. He would like to go into something exciting like flying or artillery. He is trying to get to Paris to see his uncle.

GLC02679.60

to nephew (W.M. Dawes)

He was glad to hear from him. He asks for the name of his commanding officer so he can get permission for his nephew to come to Paris to see him. He advises him to keep doing the work he is currently doing, at least for now.

GLC02679.61

Recommendation for Col. Dawes from General Pershing

He writes that Col. Dawes has rare business qualifications which enable him to carry out the duties of the position better than anyone else.

GLC02679.63

to General Dawes

A written testimony to show they agree with France's recent public recognition for his services.

GLC02679.64

to General Dawes

In recognition of the services he performed with regard to the Franco-American cooperation.

GLC02679.65

Poem for the Christening of Charles Ambrose WIlliam Dawes

At Bernhill Church.

GLC02679.66

to General Dawes

He thanks him for a book that represents the work that they accomplished (the French and the Americans).

GLC02679.67

to General Dawes

He informs him that by order 3127, the French commander in chief cited him in the orders of the army; "By his breadth of spirit and his constant effort to put in common the resources of the two armies..."

GLC02679.68

to General Charles G. Dawes

He is glad of Dawes' association with the president. He thanks him for his photo which he frequently looks at. He is hoping Dawes can visit him in California.

GLC02679.69

to General Charles G. Dawes

The author writes that if it is true Dawes uses a lot of curse words, he is sure there is nothing malicious about it. But he recommends saying a prayer as reparation as the Holy Name Society does.

GLC02679.70

to Mother

He has not slept in a house in some time and he has no sleeping clothes. He talks about a fellow surgeon of his.

GLC02743.26

to Mother

There are a lot of crickets lately and he is afraid they will eat through everything. They are camped about a half-mile from the river. He would like to have 500 dollars.

GLC02743.27

to Doctor

He talks of how many states have recently joined the Union or elected emancipationists.He thinks Jefferson Davis will soon be pushed out of the places they currently occupy.

GLC02743.28

to Mother

He weighs more now than he did when he left home. He does not see much chance of a promotion right now. He encloses photographs (not included here)

GLC02743.29

to Sir

They left Williamsport and have marched 15 miles. They currently have 18 Rebels and 18 horses. He is well and wants him to tell his folks that he is well.

GLC02743.30

to Son

She is very glad the war has ended. Cousin Will was appointed surgeon at Ft. Darling.

GLC02743.31

to Unknown

The author describes his current surroundings in Northern New York. A page may be missing as there is no greeting or date.

GLC02743.32

to Eben R. Ayers

Garfield States that the telegram from Ayers got to him just as he was leaving on a recruitment tour for the 10th companies 42nd regiment. He says that he has yet to hear from Washington on a officers apointment to 2nd liutenant, but will let Ayers...

GLC07187.04

[Soldiers marching at unknown parade field]

Two postcards of marching regiments. Associated with GLC02679.09. An X under a soldier on horseback in both photographs is likely Dawes.

GLC02679.71

[Military camp]

GLC03523.45.01

[Frederick W. Simonds?]

Carte de visite of a solider, possibly Frederick W. Simonds, standing in uniform.

GLC03523.45.03

[Frederick W. Simonds?]

Man sitting, with childing standing beside him.

GLC03523.45.04

[Corps of Drums]

A dozen men, presumably the corps of drums. Frederick Simonds may be in this photograph.

GLC03523.45.05

[Frederick W. Simonds?]

GLC03523.45.02.01

to Libbie Elmore

The terms Sherman and Johnston agreed upon have not been ratified by the authorities at Washington. He hopes there will be no more fighting but he doesn't have the faith in the new president that he did in Lincoln.

GLC06588.205

to Libbie Elmore

General Sherman has ordered the army to march to Richmond and to continue toward Washington they think by the middle of May. He lists some promotions in the regiment. Written near Raleigh, North Carolina

GLC06588.207

to Bruce Elmore

Libbie has heard they are coming to Washington and read that all or part of Sherman's army had reached their destination. She prays he won't be sent to Texas to fight guerillas. She is busily prearing her garden for corn and potatoes.

GLC06588.210

to Bruce Elmore

The author has read in the paper that Bruce to have a grand review. He wishes he could have seen Bruce in Washington and hopes he will be mustered out soon.

GLC06588.213

to Libbie Elmore

They came to Washington where a grand welcome awaited them. Unfortunately only those soldiers whose time is up will be mustered out by October and those that are in the hospital. As for him, no one knows.

GLC06588.214

to Bruce Elmore

Libbie is concerned that he has been on so many long, tedious marches. She wishes the government would consider the fact that he enlisted long before October 1st, but if this is not the case, she encourages him to get a furlough.

GLC06588.215

to Libbie Elmore

The latest news is that Kirby Smith surrendered the whole force in Texas, which means he could be home in a month or two. Many men are being transferred to their home state or taking furloughs.

GLC06588.216

to Libbie Elmore

He is still trying to when exactly he'll be mustered out. He lists the promotions in the regiment. With regard to Gen. Sherman, he has nothing but respect and believes his actions were justifiable.

GLC06588.217

to Libbie Elmore

They have not been paid. He is anxious to get home to do the haying this year but knows it will be impossible. He says she must do the best she can without him.

GLC06588.218

to Libbie Elmore

Bruce writes that he is a little unwell. He looks forward to seeing his children and talks about when he may get discharged again. He tells her if she can sell the farm for a 1000, to just let it go and not to lose the sale again.

GLC06588.221

to Libbie Elmore

He advises her on what to plant and asks after her pigs, calves and sheep. They say if you pay 6 dollars you can take your gun home with you. He mentions the copperheads.

GLC06588.223

to Libbie Elmore

They are currently stationed as a reserve force. There is a rumor they could move closer to Washington. He describes the current area as "desolate." Written at Upton Hill

GLC06588.238

to Sister Mary

They camped near Jonesboro and then they went up to Eastpoint. They are now camped inside rebel fortifications. During this time, they had been without shelter but for a single rubber blanket. He tells a story of how Sherman manages to fool Hood. The...

GLC00653.11.10

to Mother

Atlanta is now in their possession. He describes the operation. Letter was written near Lovejoy, Georgia.

GLC00653.11.11

to Mother

They are now in reserve but are constantly getting shot at. General Dodge got struck in the head by a musket. A deserter came in the other day giving them information about Hood.

GLC00653.11.12

to Sister Mary

He reports all the fun they had for the past 9 days. They've had picnics and seen fireworks for the Fourth of July. But now they are back at work building an advanced entrenchment.

GLC00653.11.13

to Father

Last Thursday they managed to push back the rebel skirmishers but after two hours they were forced back to their original position. He heard that Clearland has Typhoid fever and he will visit him. They expect to get paid soon.

GLC00653.11.14

to Sister

The Rebels are well fortified from the base to the summit of the mountain and they have been skirmishing all the time. Hooker advanced. Written at Big Shanty Camp.

GLC00653.11.15

to Sister Mary

The fourth division suffered in the skirmishes. The rebels ended up retreating again. They picked up some prisoners but were unable to make an advance. Around the 9th, they camped near Marietta.

GLC00653.11.16

to Sister Mary

They were able to gain all the ground desired from the recent skirmishes. Even though they have used their artillery on the present camp they have not done much damage. Their accommodations are a little better now. Letter was written near Atlanta...

GLC00653.11.17

to Sister Ellen

They have been on the march through Dalton and Resaca. Fighting took place left and center. They skirmished until Kingston and then marched to Dallas.

GLC00653.11.18

to Father

He has been sick lately and even had to be taken away in an ambulance. He is feeling better however. They had a battle recently in which 10,000 volunteers came to help them. Yesterday there was heavy skirmishing.

GLC00653.11.19

to Mother

He just returned from a three day march. They marched through the dark and the rain and encountered fallen logs. He requests butter and dried apples. Pages missing.

GLC00653.11.20

to Libbie Elmore

He does not think she will be able to make a hundred dollars off the farm this year but he thinks she has done the best she could possibly have done. He hasks her to tell him how much of the farm she has sold this summer.

GLC06588.167

to Libbie Elmore

They have been having very good food lately. He requests another pair of socks. he worries about her health because she works too hard.

GLC06588.168

to Libbie Elmore

They have been foraging and they have been successful in their efforts. Willard was sent to a hospital in Nashville. He continues to worry about her health.

GLC06588.169

to Libbie Elmore

They have been preparing for a march for several days. They are hoping to gain a foothold before Lee's army can bother them. He hopes Libbie can sell the farm to that man. He is owed ten months pay.

GLC06588.170

to Libbie Elmore

He speculates on when they will get paid and what he will do if he gets the money. They have marched out of camp and back again. While their pay is late, they were told to take their bonds.

GLC06588.171

to Libbie Elmore

He assumes her father must be home by now. Tomorrow it will be ten months since they were last paid. He notes that it must be hard on those families that have nothing but the wages of their husband to depend on.

GLC06588.172

to Libbie Elmore

He says that when Father corrects the mistakes in the deed for their farm he should note that that it was done before signing. Willard is feeling no worse nor better.

GLC06588.173

to Libbie Elmore

He still hasn't been paid. She will have to manage to pay taxes herself.

GLC06588.174

to Libbie Elmore

Letter is completely faded.

GLC06588.175

Daily Diary

He describes his movements and places of encampment. for each day.

GLC06588.176

to Libbie Elmore

Peskey is down with chronic diarrhea. Dekay is well. He heard Willard is doing great. They get some clothes but they really need more clothes.

GLC06588.177

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

He mentions Sherman's army and their strategies. They are owed four months pay now. He suspects taxes will be high this years. Written near Savannah, Georgia

GLC06588.180

to Libbie Elmore

Letter is completely faded.

GLC06588.181

to Libbie Elmore

He advises her to sell all but a cow or a hog if she feels she needs one. He wishes he could have seen the children on Christmas morning. he has felt unwell. Emmit was badly wounded. Written near Savannah, Georgia

GLC06588.182

to Libbie Elmore

He hopes the proposed bill to raise the soldiers' wages passes. They are trying to bribe the soldiers into renlisting for another two years when their time is up with 30 day furlough and a bounty. He mentions the lack of vegetables and the need for...

GLC06588.183

to Libbie Elmore

He asks for tobacco and mittens.

GLC06588.184

to Libbie Elmore

He received some woolen gloves. He gives the health status of mutual acquaintances.

GLC06588.185

to Libbie Elmore

They received orders to pack up and move and he thinks they will stay at their new camp site until the trains come. He wonders whether it would be a good idea to invest the money they make from the sale of the farm in bonds. Was written near...

GLC06588.186

to Libbie Elmore

He says they are still stuck in a Carolina swamp. Captain Bruin has just come to the regiment. Back side features an order to guards and patrolmen. Written near Savannah, Georgia

GLC06588.187

to Libbie Elmore

Bruce writes that he doesn't know what the Rebels are fighting for since they have no hope of whipping their armies. He is disappointed to learn she has not yet sold the farm. Willard has not felt better in a long time. Written near Savannah, Georgia

GLC06588.188

to Libbie Elmore

They have been on the march some of the time each day. They had to clean and fix the roads because the Rebels had filled them with timber. There was some skirmishing once they camped.

GLC06588.189

to Libbie Elmore

He received berries and tobacco from her for which he is very grateful. They should get some new clothes soon. Lt. Brown went foraging with a party of men the other day and was attacked by the Rebels.

GLC06588.192

to Libbie Elmore

He is glad she is selling hay for an extra profit but warns her not to work too hard.

GLC06588.193

to Libbie Elmore

The good news is that Richmond has fallen. The Rebels said that Sherman must be stopped as the Confederacy has gone up but Lee cannot help them anymore.

GLC06588.194

to Bruce Elmore

She sympathizes with her husbands' struggle without much clothing. She mentions Tom, Jim and Dick. She discusses their problems.

GLC06588.195

to Bruce Elmore

She is happy that Lee has surrendered. She mentions friends that died in the war and is glad he is coming home. She hopes he can be home by the 4th of July.

GLC06588.196

to Libbie Elmore

From Goldsboro, they marched for four days where they had a skirmish with the Rebel cavalry.They don't know what Gen. Johnston intends to do next Written near Raleigh, North Carolina

GLC06588.197

to Libbie Elmore

General Johnston finally agreed to surrender to General Sherman. Willard and Dekay are both doing well. Written near Raleigh, North Carolina

GLC06588.198

to Unknown

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 Libbie Elmore

General Sherman has made an agreement with General Johnston and he he expects soon to send the army home. He mentions Lincoln's assassination.Willard is not doing too well. He tell her to make sure there are plenty of potatoes when he comes home...

GLC06588.200

to Libbie Elmore

He advises her to sell the farm for 1100 dollars. Bac side has order to guards and patrols.

GLC06588.201

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

The author says there is nothing here from him but a letter to his father. Also that the honored Sherman has lost his glory...

GLC06588.203

to Father

He describes his daily routine to his father. They must be ready to start out each day with the ambulances. He mentions the crops that are growing in the area such as corn and wheat. Was written near Acworth, Georgia.

GLC06588.204

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 Libbie Elmore

After nine days of marching they are within 7 or 8 miles of Richmond. Willard is corporal of train guard. As always, he hopes to be home soon. Written near Falling Creek, Virginia.

GLC06588.211

to Libbie Elmore

Rations have been scarce and they have been marching for days. he has never wanted to go home more. Was written near Alexandria, Virginia.

GLC06588.212

to Bruce Elmore

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

GLC06588.219

to Unknown

The author writes that he/she has just received the recipient's letter and he may have sent a box as well. Everyone is well.

GLC06588.220

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 Libbie Elmore

He read that some other regiments were mustered out. He still thinks that it may be some time before he can come home and doesn't think he has much chance of getting a furlough. The favorable time for selling the farm has passed, he feels.They got...

GLC06588.224

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 Libbie Elmore

He asks her to send some berries in the mail. The weather is very hot.

GLC06588.227