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circa 1861-1864

Poem

Title: My Life is Like the Summer Rose and Heavily Falls the Rain

One is a soldier's poem, the other is a metaphor for the loss of life in the war perhaps...?

GLC06588.232

12 September 1861

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

No year. He gives instructions for how he wants his boots made. He wants them made with calveskin and double-soled. He tells her to do what she wants with the pig.

GLC06588.233

1 October 1862

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They have been given marching orders and there are no mor furloughs to be granted. He says she should come and see him before he leaves but do not bring the children.

GLC06588.234

12 October 1862

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He describes his journey so far. There was marching in the rain and staying in a hotel where he only got bread and cheese for dinner. Theyw ere ordered not to buy anything to eat or drink, but he got a mince pie anyway.

GLC06588.235

circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He writes that there has been considerable skirmishing. He asks her to write soon and tell all the particulars of her days.

GLC06588.236

17 October 1862

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They are now in Virginia. Their tents are not completely organized yet. They are now on one of Burnside's boats. They passed through Baltimore and Virginia.

GLC06588.237

25 October 1862

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They have spent most of their time on picket duty but there has been very little drilling. Willard is not very well. Written at Upton Hill

GLC06588.239

26 October 1862

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

Aunt Sarah is very ill and not expected to live. Libbie has had a toothache. She feels bad that she lives in comfort while he is exposed to danger and suffering.

GLC06588.240

28 October 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Partner

The letting is engraved with a picture with the title "Storming a Battery." He writes this is nothing but a picture, in reality it is not that bad. The men are against Col. Dewitt and in favor of Holly. During a bad storm, he and Willard took shelter in a church. Written at Upton Hill

GLC06588.241

1 November 1862

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He describes Piquet or Grand Guard duty to Libbie. He is sorry to hear about her toothache and Sarah's sickness. He says officer French is not as disagreeable as he once was ever since he was superseded by Lt. Col. Boughton. Written at Upton Hill

GLC06588.242

2 November 1862

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He says all the boys enjoy piquet duty. He describes the food they've had lately. A woman passed by inquiring about Pennsylvania cavalry but she appeared to have some kind of hidden agenda. They took her to headquarters as a prisoner. She wore a belt and pistol.

GLC06588.243

6 November 1862

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

Lt. Clark is doing better but French is no officer at all. There was talk of them going to Texas but all that has blown over. He talks about the pros and cons of selling the pork.

GLC06588.244

6 November 1862

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She heard that a large majority of their state has gone secession. She is afraid this will prolong the war but hopefully the Republicans will end it soon. Some sheep that he and his father owned died suddenly without explanation.

GLC06588.245

9 November 1862

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They have been camping in the snow. He describes how they built their own fireplace in the ground.

GLC06588.246

13 November 1862

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She notes that they are often writing to each other at the same moment and thinking of each other at the same time. She describes the children and what they've been up to. She made apple cider recently.

GLC06588.247

14 November 1862

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He liked the penmanship example from Eddie. He recommends keeping the sheep salted to prevent them from getting poisoned. They have been having great weather.

GLC06588.248

17 November 1862

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She heard that he has been given marching orders to leave Upton Hill. She dreamt about him and Willard the other night. The hog is up for sale.

GLC06588.249

19 November 1862

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He describes the "spicy time" that occurred on picket duty the night before. A shot was fired at the next post over and the sentry fired at the culprit. They stopped the intruder after the Rebels hit one of their corporals in the foot. He assures Libbie it is an uncommon occurrence.

GLC06588.250

20 November 1862

Hill, E., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

Letter from his father and Libbie. Father writes he is glad bruce keep his courage and unwavering faith. Libbie writes that they are all well and live in comfort. He should not worry about her being too saving like the neighbors, for example.

GLC06588.252