25 May 1864

Clifton, A. D., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sallie Clifton

Written from "Camp Ebaneazer Church."

GLC03135.09.02

2 June 1864

Clifton, A. D., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sallie Clifton

GLC03135.09.03

15 June 1864

Clifton, A. D., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Sallie Clifton]

Written from "Camp near Oakolono" (possibly Okolona, Mississippi).

GLC03135.09.04

25 June 1864

Clifton, A. D., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Sallie Clifton]

Written from "Camp near [Colombus]."

GLC03135.09.06

4 July 1864

Clifton, A. D., fl. 1864

Autograph letter

Title: to [Sallie Clifton]

GLC03135.09.07

circa 1864

Clifton, A. D., fl. 1864

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Poem]

May or may not have been written by Clifton.

GLC03135.09.08

10 June 1865

Fendall, James Robert Young, fl. 1838-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip R. Fendall

Discusses his attempts to secure a job with the United States government, and his deliberations about whether to take the oath of allegiance to the government.

GLC03135.11.01

4 July 1865

Fendall, James Robert Young, fl. 1838-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip R. Fendall

Discusses his employment opportunities. Mentions that if his father cannot secure him an appointment, he might seek job opportunities in New Orleans or another Southern city.

GLC03135.11.05

3 September 1865

Fendall, James Robert Young, fl. 1838-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip R. Fendall

Discusses the obvious impossibility of his taking an oath swearing that he did not help or support the Southern troops during the war. Argues that he knows many people who have received appointments and must not have taken the oath. Reiterates his desire for his father's help in obtaining work. Mentions matters of local politics and refers to Albert Gallatin Brown and Governor William L. Sharkey.

GLC03135.11.07

4 September 1865

Fendall, James Robert Young, fl. 1838-1867

Manuscript document

Title: Oath of allegiance to the United States

Marked "copy." An oath sworn by James that he will support and uphold the federal government, witnessed by an L. Hudson.

GLC03135.11.08

27 May 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC06588.039

2 June 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC06588.040

8 January 1863

Clark, George W., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his Lizzie

Writes from Georgetown Heights.

GLC06167.02

11 March 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Bruce Elmore

He is disappointed to hear there is not much hope of him getting a promotion.She sympathizes. She ten talks about money and lists how nuch money they owe various people.

GLC06588.003

12-13 March 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

They have enjoyed a visit with with the Gardners. Hettie is coming to visit tomorrow

GLC06588.004

17 March 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

They are planning a surprise party for Jim Reynolds' return. Capt. French is home as well but public feeling is strong against him. She hopes he has continued good fortune and death does not claim him.

GLC06588.005

20 March 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She wants him to try to get a furlough for the summer months. She plans to send one of his photographs to Carrie Divine. A lot of visitors have come to the house lately, and she mentions several people,

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21 March 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He tells the story of a sad accident when some men were sent to load a train of cars with wood. While going around a curve they hit some mules that were standing in the track. Three men were killed instantly.

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23 March 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

Nelson Reynolds is home and he looks good. Her father heard that all the captains in the regiment had or were going to resign and come home. She then talks about her farm animals.

GLC06588.008

27 March 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She talks about her farm animals. One of lambs got stepped on by one of her oxen. She also heard that a friend's husband died. her father thinks Bruce should become a commissioned officer so he can resign and come home.

GLC06588.009

circa 1861-1865

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

Two people write in one letter to save postage. There was a big snow storm which kept some visitors at their house overnight. There was an exhibition to liberty happening the night the letter was written. Dwight is mentioned.

GLC06588.010

24 March 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They are working on building fortifications. The Rebels have made another raid. RIght now Dwight is the only commissioned officer they have because everyone else is away.

GLC06588.011

27 March 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

Worrk on the fortifications is the principle business. Another man died from the railroad incident bring the death toll to 8. They are dying to see the Paymaster.

GLC06588.012

29-30 March 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Libbie Elmore

There is very little probability that Dwight would be going home anytime soon since he is the only commissioned officer with them now. Last night two of the regiment of their brigade were ordered out, probably to meet a Rebel brigade.

GLC06588.013

30 March 1863-1 April 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She was anxious for Spring to arrive as she is running out of hay. She is having trouble with another man Knifton, who expects her to pay for calf feed and to furnish feed not only for her cow but for his as well.

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