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to Mother

Instead of spending the Sabbath in church he is building a road. He compares his day to his mother's and guesses what she is doing.

GLC02167.38

to Mother

He was a little sick with diarrehea but is feeling better now. He wishes his mother could visit and describes the interior of his tent. He goes over the amenities it offers. Water damage.

GLC02167.39

to General J. L. Donaldson

Green Adams, an agent for the U.S. Treasury Dept., arranges for the purchase of products of insurrectionary states. Individuals he will be purchasing cotton from include Miller A. Wright, as indicated on this document. Includes signed approval by...

GLC02691.11.077

to Robert Arrington

Introduces Arrington to William Clegg, speaking favorably of him. Suggests that Clegg may need introductions to railroad men Arrington may know.

GLC03133.05

to Miss Denson

Discusses his boredom at camp, his correspondence and surroundings.

GLC03135.02.03

to Mr. Denson

Writes four miles from Richmond, near battlefield littered with skulls and bones. Discusses problem with sending and receiving mail. Also comments on furloughs, and mentions that some deserters will be shot.

GLC03135.02.04

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

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,

GLC06588.006

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.

GLC06588.007

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