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A poem about how busy Bess is "here I am again Moe/Always on the go Moe..."

GLC09414.1676

to Moe Weiner

Joe reports that the stores are getting some reputation and Geo. O'Brien is getting transferred into the law division. He wonders how Moe will handle getting orders from his wife after being a Sgt. He mentions that he has been asked to spend 20% of...

GLC09414.1677

to Moe Weiner

Archie writes that he is somewhere in California. He just learned that Moe is now a corporal. He also mentions that he heard from Bea.

GLC09414.1678

to William J. Whittford

He writes on the Christian faith and God's will which has carried them to this point in the war. He refers to the Garrison abolitionists and their motto: "The United States Constitution is a covenant with death and an agreement with hell."

GLC07205.103

to Libbie Elmore

He complains that he does not have enough to do. He also advises her about Kniffin.

GLC06588.041

to Libbie Elmore

They were ordered to change camps. He informs her that he wants a pair of boots and gives her the necessary details for having them made.

GLC06588.042

to Libbie Elmore

He rants about Kniffin again and advises her on how to deal with him. He gives her a break down of how he has spent his money and how he wants her to spend the the money he sent her.

GLC06588.043

to Libbie Elmore

They moved recently, which prevented his writing sooner. Some of their gnerals heard that the Rebels were planning a raid and they were ordered to stack arms. It turns out they were over prepared because nothing actually happened.

GLC06588.044

to Libbie Elmore

He has received marching orders and belives they will go to Alexandria next.

GLC06588.045

to Libbie Elmore

He describes the train ride to Bridgeport, AL. They passed through Ohio, Kentucky, Louisiana, Indiana and other places.

GLC06588.046

to Libbie Elmore

He requests some postage stamps and gives a new address for her to send letters from now on.

GLC06588.047

to Libbie Elmore

They are on the direct road from Bridgeport to Chatanooga and they are on half rations. Willard wants an extension on his furlough.

GLC06588.048

to Libbie Elmore

He hasn't been able to write because the Rebels made a raid and succeeded in teaming up several miles of track between Bridgeport and Nashville. He tells her that at one point 40 Rebels gave themselves up to their men. The food he's been eating and...

GLC06588.049

to Libbie Elmore

He describes his food, which is mainly hard tack. The duty there is mainly picket and guard. He inquires about Dwight and informs her that John C. Roosa andAnthony Bashley have died.

GLC06588.050

to Libbie Elmore

He writes that they have had a long rain since they last talked. He hopes that one day the long separation will be over and he will be able to clasp her in his arms. He asks about Willard.

GLC06588.051

to Libbie Elmore

The draft has been drawn, but he feels it is no worse for a drafted man than for a volunteer. C.H. SImpson's brothers were drafted. He refers to Libbie's last letter in which she mentions that someone stole some of her bees.

GLC06588.052

to Libbie Elmore

He wishes she could sell the farm. He asks about Willard.He wishes he could eat pancakes with her in the chilly mornings they''ve been having.

GLC06588.053

to Libbie Elmore

The Rebels still occupy Lookout Mountain and a few shots were exchanged. He brings up the subject of farm again and how he wishes she would sell it. He is anxious to hear who of the drafted men are exempt.

GLC06588.054

to Libbie Elmore

He is weak from living on hard tack. He mentions a John Evens who wants a place by Spring. If only she could sell for 12000.

GLC06588.055

to Libbie Elmore

Eight men have been detailed from his company to to go on another expedition, though he does not say what it is.

GLC06588.056

to Libbie Elmore

There was another fight in the vicinity between Sherman's corps. and the Rebels. They came out the winner. Letter is very faded.

GLC06588.057

to Bruce Elmore

She went to his parents the other day and they discussed what to include in his care package which will contain mostly food. John L. Dow is dead of typhoid fever.

GLC06588.058

to Sister Sophia

He describes a march in which he drank from a spring and fell asleep under some trees. They continued onto Fredricksburg where they passed a house and a man came out and said "Hi Yankees." Letter contains dried flower. Missing pages. Written in a...

GLC07205.082

to Sister Sophia

One of his fellow soldiers got married in camp. He asks his sister what she would think if he did the same thing. But he says he will not marry until he is able to support a wife. He describes the flowers. A great many of the regiment are currently...

GLC07205.083

to Sister Sophia

He inquires after Nettie and Maggie. He mentions cousin George who has gotten into a good regiment. He reminisces. One of the privates brought a pig in from Darnstown.. They also brought a dog into camp. He refers to the Clarks. Written in Camp...

GLC07205.084