26 April 1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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29 April 1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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June 26, 1863

Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

The great battle has not come yet. Hooker's army is close by and can reinforce them while they prepare.Their men on picket have picked up some deserters from the Rebels. The sergeant is a drunk whom no one takes seriously.

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May 23, 1864

Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

He writes that the country ground is full of "wandering guerillas."Some of their wounded were shot going from here to Belle Plains, a distance of seven miles. The wounded will be sent away soon and they will get more men.

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October 24, 1864

Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

There was a heavy battle on the 19th. The Rebels surprised them. General Sheridan was involved. They managed to capture a whole ten acres and more guns then they knew what to do with. He found a horse the day of the fight worth about $150 but does not know how long he can keep it.

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May 8, 1863

Unknown

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife and family

He says he lost his knapsack one night with all his clothes and and his blanket but that is nothing compared to his life which was spared. He has not seen Charles since the battle and fears he may have been taken prisoner. All their officers were killed and he describes them as sheep without a shepard.

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May 10, 1863

Simeon, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear Mother

He describes the battle in which the enemy opened fire, killing a horse and wounding one man. That man had his leg shot off and if he had not landed where he did, the author would have received the same wound. On Saturday and Sunday, the enemy attacked again. They fought for 5 hours and 127 men were killed and wounded.

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July 24, 1864

Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dearest Liz

He describes a battle in which they pushed the rebels back a mile and a half, but suffered severe losses. He makes a short list of casualties. The rebels want to save Atlanta but there are many changes in command making things difficult. Atlanta is crucial to the outcome of the war.

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August 23, 1864

Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dearest Liz

There have been several short battles but they have always come out the victor so far. Things look good on both sides, though the Rebels have cut their railroad in the rear. They have not yet been able to completely surround Atlanta. He discusses some strategies. Last page faded.

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June 9, 1865

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He is on his way way home. He describes the journey so far. They are lucky the government aren't trying to keep them in service after the war, as they could have done. If they did, they would be breaking their trust. Letter written near Louisville, Kentucky.

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June 11, 1865

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

He continues to talk of the possibility of having to remain in service. He reiterates that he is tired of the service. Includes general orders No. 146, dated September 30, 1862 which says "no officer will hereafter be relieved of his command and sent to report in this city without the authority of the War department." Battle map of Port Richardson drawn on the back.

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January 31, 1865

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

The night before they left Savannah there was a fire, caused by incendiaries. Along the road between there and Savannah he describes it as the poorest he's seen. He hopes his father received the watch and money he sent.

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January 23, 1865

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

The letter discusses that the third and fourth division of their corps broke up camp and crossed the river to Hutchinson Island. Bad times ensued for the third division. 300 mules were drowned and the wagons overflowed.

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January 10, 1865

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He requests several items. He notes that there is construction going on around him.

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December 14, 1864

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Even though Savannah is still in the hands of the Rebels, they recently gained a landing place for supplies and he think it will only be a matter of time. He gives a summary of the march from Rome. 21 miles outside of Savannah, they got into a skirmish in which several men were killed and wounded. Letter written near Savannah, Georgia.

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November 5, 1864

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He notes the arrival of the paymaster. He is critical of the fact that they are dependent upon a railroad in the hands of the Rebels.

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October 2, 1864

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Ellen

He describes the town of Rome as an interesting place. The town is mainly filled with the sick and wounded now. Apparently General Sherman told General Corse to "make his men comfortable if it took every house in Rome."

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September 11, 1864

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Mary

They camped near Jonesboro and then they went up to Eastpoint. They are now camped inside rebel fortifications. During this time, they had been without shelter but for a single rubber blanket. He tells a story of how Sherman manages to fool Hood. The letter is written near Eastpoint, Georgia.

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September 4, 1864

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Atlanta is now in their possession. He describes the operation. Letter was written near Lovejoy, Georgia.

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August 1, 1864

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They are now in reserve but are constantly getting shot at. General Dodge got struck in the head by a musket. A deserter came in the other day giving them information about Hood.

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August 14, 1864

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Mary

He reports all the fun they had for the past 9 days. They've had picnics and seen fireworks for the Fourth of July. But now they are back at work building an advanced entrenchment.

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August 8, 1864

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Last Thursday they managed to push back the rebel skirmishers but after two hours they were forced back to their original position. He heard that Clearland has Typhoid fever and he will visit him. They expect to get paid soon.

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June 15, 1864

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

The Rebels are well fortified from the base to the summit of the mountain and they have been skirmishing all the time. Hooker advanced. Written at Big Shanty Camp.

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July 12, 1864

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Mary

The fourth division suffered in the skirmishes. The rebels ended up retreating again. They picked up some prisoners but were unable to make an advance. Around the 9th, they camped near Marietta.

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July 31, 1864

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Mary

They were able to gain all the ground desired from the recent skirmishes. Even though they have used their artillery on the present camp they have not done much damage. Their accommodations are a little better now. Letter was written near Atlanta, Georgia.

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