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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 Libbie Elmore

Rumor has it they will eeither be going to Fredricksburg or Washington next. Nine of their regiment are currently in the hospital.

GLC06588.251

William Crans

GLC06627.01.01

William Crans

GLC06627.01.03

William Crans

GLC06627.01.13

William Crans

GLC06627.01.15

William Crans

GLC06627.01.16

Envelope

The envelope has a image of Jefferson davis running away with the caption "Jeff Davis instead of taking Washington, takes to his heels."

GLC06627.03.004

Envelope

The envelope has a image of shield with Liberty and Union across it. The caption reads ""The Unity of the Government which consitiutes you one people, is the main pillar in the Edifice of your real Independence." Geo. Washington."

GLC06627.03.025

Envelope

The envelope has a image of George Washington's house at Mount Vernon.

GLC06627.03.026

Envelope

The envelope has a image of the Capitol House. The caption reads "Capitol at Washington"

GLC06627.03.038

Envelope

The envelope has a image of 2 rats, looking at a piece of cheese labeled Washington in a trap. The caption reads "1st Rat - Don't that morsel look tempting Davis shall we take it? Davis Rat - I guess we had better wait a while I don't like those...

GLC06627.03.042

Envelope

The envelope has a image of seven ships in a circle, within that circle it Harper's Ferry, and Rats leaving the ships to go to Harper's Ferry. the ships are labled Norfolk, Pensacola, Manassas Gap., Mississippi, Savannah, Charleston, and Washington...

GLC06627.03.066

Envelope

The envelope has 2 images in the upper left hand corner there is a image of George Washington with a caption that reads "Corner Stone of the Federal Union." In the upper right hand corner there is a image of an enslaved person, with a caption of...

GLC06627.03.092

Envelope

The envelope has a image of astatue of George Washington.

GLC06627.03.097

Envelope

The envelope has a portrait of George Washington. The caption reads "A Southern Man with Union principals."

GLC06627.03.100

Envelope

The envelope has a image of George Washington. The caption is a poem about Washington.

GLC06627.03.116

Envelope

The envelope has a image of two dogs with the names Scott and Jeff on their collars. The Jeff dog is telling the Scott dog "Why don't you take it" refering to a bone with labeled Washington.

GLC06627.03.124

to Parents

The great battle has not come yet. Hooker's army is close by and can reinforce them while they prepare.Their men on picket have picked up some deserters from the Rebels. The sergeant is a drunk whom no one takes seriously.

GLC00653.03.01

to Parents

He writes that the country ground is full of "wandering guerillas."Some of their wounded were shot going from here to Belle Plains, a distance of seven miles. The wounded will be sent away soon and they will get more men.

GLC00653.03.02

to Parents

There was a heavy battle on the 19th. The Rebels surprised them. General Sheridan was involved. They managed to capture a whole ten acres and more guns then they knew what to do with. He found a horse the day of the fight worth about $150 but does...

GLC00653.03.03

to my dearest Liz

He describes a battle in which they pushed the rebels back a mile and a half, but suffered severe losses. He makes a short list of casualties. The rebels want to save Atlanta but there are many changes in command making things difficult. Atlanta is...

GLC00653.05.01