26 April 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

Dwight was with him the night before. He has come to Tullahoma to get mustered. Palen had hopes of getting mustered too, but Bruce does not think it will happen.

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28 April 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He prays for strength and knows taht people at home are parying for him and this gives him courage.

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29 April 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He hopes Libbie does not for instant doubt his love for her as it would cause him great pain. He hopes to have the chance to come home soon.

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4 May 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They started out from Bridgeport May 2nd. His feet got blistered. He passed over a battlefield.

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11 May 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He is doing well and hears that they are getting a pay raise soon. There was some fighting but they were not engaged.

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20 May 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They are now in a small village called Cassville. The night before they engaged in a skirmish. The Rebels backed off though. He is doing well as always.

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7 June 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They have been moving towards the left of their lines, all the while skirmishing with the enemy.Only two of their men have been wounded so far. Their Captain is sick and so is Palen. Was written near Marietta, Georgia.

GLC06588.138

circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They are still moving to the left but there have been no skirmishes since he last wrote. There has been a lot of rain lately. Their company is small at present because so many are in the ambulance corps. Was written near Marietta, Georgia.

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18 June 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They have managed to push the Rebels back a bit. There has been skirmishing. No one in their regiment has been hurt recently but other regiments have not been so lucky. He is doing well. Was written near Marietta, Georgia.

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23 June 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

On the back Libbie has written to Bruce. There has been some fighting along their lines. 2 or 3 have been killed and many more wounded. Willard is there and doing well. Libbie is glad he is gaining on the Rebels.

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29 June 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

The general opinion was that they should move right, though there don't seem to be signs of moving. Since he last spoke to her, his regiment has lost no men, though several have been wounded

GLC06588.142

circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They were all recently given six months pay. Tobacco is scarce. He asks her to send some eggs for Palen.

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5 July 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They have taken a lot of prisoners lately, but there has been very little skirmishing. They have lost no men.Capt. Bennet has come back to the Company and he is glad.

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8 July 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They got to their present place day before yesterday and yesterday received orders to make camp. This side of the river the Rebel forces have a has a heavy line of works. He requests some blackberries.He writes that he is very much disappointed with this country,

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9 July 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He received a copy of the Tribune and some tobacco. He tells her no to work too hard so she can keep up her strength.

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14 July 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He complains that the Rebels have more tobacco than they do. He says Uncle Sam can't get him to reenlist for any a mount of money and niether will a furlough.

GLC06588.147

circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He had diarrhea again but is now doing well. He says there is no chance for furloughs.

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18 July 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He asks her to tell WIllard he has not collected all his pay yet. He thinks that if she get the money they're owed, she can pay all their dates. And if Willard wants his pay, to let him have it.

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2 August 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He received the berries and they are excellent. He had diarrhea again. Willard is getty really well.He thinks Sherman wants to cut the Rebels' communications and supplies and force them to evacuate Atlanta.

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7 August 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He writes about his fears of not being able to make it home before his time is up. He knows the Rebels will hold out until the very end, but he thinks the rebellion is being crushed.

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8 August 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

Gen. Rousan has gone on a raid towards Macon, but no one knows what will happen. The back is in a different handwriting.. The author mentions Grant and Petersburgh, an unsuccesful mission. Though he has great confidence in Grant, Mead and Button.

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12 August 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He hopes Sherman will be able to get the Rebels out of Atlanta and take them prisoners. He writes they have so much to be thankful for and will have to trust that the end is near.

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13 August 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He writes about their current debt and how it is much less than it was before. Also used as scratch paper.

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August 16 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He heard that Lee sent 30,000 troops in to reinforce his army so it might be some time before they go into Atlanta. He notes the changes in their rations. They no longer get pork and only beef because pork is worse for scurvy. Was written near Atlanta, Georgia.

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20 August 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He mentions berries and tobacco. He tells Libbie not to send him things if it will take too much money. He had diarrhea again. Very faded. Was written near Atlanta, Georgia.

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