16 October 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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18 October 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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23 October 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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1861-1877

Gage, William H., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He is now in his third contract. He refers to Mrs. Thule and Carrie. Henry Wright of Plimpton was wounded. He received a "box of goodies" from the ladies in Loule neighborhood.

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1861-1877

Gage, William H., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He spent some time in Indianaoplis and was then welcomed back by the patients of the hospital. He mentions Lincoln's message and proclamation. He saw the statue of freedom raised to the dome of the hospital.

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16 October 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He is told he will never rejoin his regiment because he will never regain strength in his arm.

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16 July 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wilbur

He writes that a lot of the men are sick and that he himself has had dysentary for the last two weeks.

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19 October 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

His arm seems to be getting better. He read Sumner's speech. He says he has had an opportunity to study the black man "and it is seldom that you meet a negro that is in any way intelligent. These enlightened ones have white blood in them."

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29 July 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is afraid he has nothing interesting to say. He talks of his great appreciation for her and their mother. He refers to his sister wanting to find him a young lady by the time he gets home.

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6 November 1861

Richardson, Israel B., 1815-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Nellie

He asks about George and says he is glad George turned out not to be a deserter at heart,

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11 August 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He describes the last battle he particpated in. There were many wounded and killed. They fought in a cornfield and in the woods. He is glad Massachusetts has raised so many volunteers.

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30 April 1863

Cheney, B.F., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Br. John

He writes about his work as a mail carrier and how he is owed a hundred dollars. He refers to prayer meetings.

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February 14, 1864

Fred, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Allen

He talks a great deal about cats. There is a lot of small pox in the area.

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5 October 1866

Rosteraunt, Thomas, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hewy Bartlett

He is sorry they gave up the chihuahua. He says if his friend comes out this summer, they'll help him make a fortune. They are in the business of selling goods.

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1 November 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry

He mentions Bradlee. He has heard about a Cholera outbreak in Texas and does not want to risk his life by going there. Lately he has been confined to his store. He currently on the lookout for a job for Henry.

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January 21, 1861

Pyne, Charles B. fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

No Year. He had to get a certified copy of his appointment. He is waiting on back pay and 2 months advance.

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1861-1877

Bagley, Jonathan, fl. 1861-1877

Autograph document signed

Title: [Father certifies that son is eighteen and has his permission to join a regiment]

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February 16, 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

Fort Donaldson [Fort Doneslon] is surrounded by the Union troops now and that is not the only good news. However, the Chamberlain is to be court martialed for drunkeness. He assures his sister that he does not drink. Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson

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8 March 1861

Brown, Henry, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Sowell

No year. He was supposed to be leaving in the morning but then he got a fever. Edgar Crockett got a bad cold as well. He is upset about having to stop,

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22 September 1863

Dutton, Ira A., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Baker

He tells Mr. Baker of when he enlisted and says he would rather have enlisted than be drafted. He says work in the army is not hard but it deprives one of liberty.

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6 December 1865

Dutton, Ira A., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Friend Baker

He talks about the cotton business and says the Northern cities are paying more. He says the cotton is of inferior quality though because the "niggers and the Northerners have not been careful enough about the seed..."

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1861-1877

McNamara, James, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Baker

In reference to the state aid he receives. It has been going to the wrong person and he has not received it.

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3 January 1862

Celerk, B.D., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aunt

He has been taking care of a lot of sick people. He thinks more will die of disease than of bullets. He also describes a funeral.

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23 October 1861

Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Uncle Frye

In Boston they were presented with a flag by the Hon. R.C Winthrop. In New York they were invited to the 5th Avenue Hotel where they heard James G. Brady speak and were presented with another flag. They also passed through Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. At Leesburg, there was an altercation during which 200 men were killed.

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February 23, 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma

A mother gives very motherly advice, like exercising in the open air and drinking coffee.

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