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John W. Farney

Senate clerk & editor of the Washington Chronicle
Written on verso: John W Farney (Pa) Sec of Senate

GLC05603.02.31

C. R. Buckalew

Senator from Pa.
Written on verso: Senator - Pa 1863-1869

GLC05603.02.33

John J. Creswell

Representative from Maryland
Written on verso: Rer. - md - 1863-1865 Later WS Senator

GLC05603.02.35

H. S. Lane

Senator from Indiana
Written on verso: Henry Smith Lane Senator 1861-1867

GLC05603.02.37

Richard Wallace

Mayor of Washington, D.C.

GLC05603.02.74

H. Addison

Mayor of George Town, D.C.

GLC05603.02.77

to son and daughter

He writes of how the soldiers have been stealing his horses. A friend gave birth to a new baby.

GLC05733.02

[Journal with plans for Bombproof Structures]

p. 1-2 blank
p. 3 has two graphite technical drawings: top seems to be gun turret from top view; bottom seems to be above view of internal defenses of a fort.
p. 4-5 "Breach & Contra-Batteries" with color technical drawing of fascine. Re: building of...

GLC06166.01

to Peter

A letter written by John Hoar to Peter expressing his appreciation for a gift that Peter gave Hoar eleven years ago and Hoar's subsequent feeling that Peter should recieve the framed letter signed by George Washington. This letter makes mention of an...

GLC06433.03

to Mrs. Edward H. Odgen

GLC06559.161

to Mrs. Edward Odgen

Year not visible.

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to Mrs. Edward Odgen

Year not visible.

GLC06559.168

to Mrs. Edward Odgen

Year not visible.

GLC06559.169

to Bruce Elmore

They have heard that Willard is quite sick, so Bruce's father is going to Washington to see him. Tom will be seeing Bruce soon.

GLC06588.115

to Libbie Elmore

He says Willard is gaining strength and he is helping him to walk. He describes the hospital ward.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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