circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

Willard and Bruce sent a package to father. They put a mark on each one and they are hoping nothing happens to the box.

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8 February 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He writes that things are going the same as usual with picket duty. The food is the same but they are building a bake-house for the brigade. He heard from Willard who is well.

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23 February 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He is glad she sold the oxen and thinks she is getting to be quite the business woman.In other news , Willard did not get his pay and is not well at present.

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27 February 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He has sent some money and tells her to look out for it. WIllard is feeling better. He received his boots, tobacco and berries..

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17 April 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He is glad she got rid of Kniffin. As for selling the cows he tells her to use her own judgement but discusses the pros and cons of keeping the sheep. He is waiting for the Paymaster. Includes separate note to Martha.

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18 April 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He received a letter from Sarah Carrier who will spend the summer teaching.He thinks Kersey is asking too much money for working their place. Garret Leroys is also mentioned. The regiment might be consolidated,

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11 April 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

The Captain has written, saying he thinks he will be back by the 20th. They will most likely stay in Bridgeport for some time. Letter is written over and illegible in some parts. The Major says their company operates better than any other in the regiment.

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09 April 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kniffin

He writes that he heard from Libbie that Kniffin is already out of hay and he accuses Kniffin of being wasteful. He also criticizes his handling of the cows.

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07 April 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

There are no men on the sick list currently. He heard from Willard who is doing well. He says he is doing well also and inquires about the sheep.

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01 April 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

Tom Smith gives a good price for the spruce and he advises her to sell the hemlock to Bill Simpson. The weather has not been pleasant lately. He has heard from Willard again who is well.

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22 March 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He is glad she can grow some buck wheta that Kesey will put in some corn and potatoes.He refers to the hog that has been in the pen all summer. In other news a train was captured by bushwhackers who were later shot and killed.

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18 March 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He has good things to say about General Sherman who will command the West.He commends her management of the farm so far.Wilber and her father are trying to go into the wine business.

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13 March 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He scolds her for not getting her shoes made out of calf skin instead of kipp. He is anxious to know how the town meeting went He has been having pancakes every morning.

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06 March 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He discuses some food she recently sent him and which food had rotted and which had saved well. He is doing well and has sent some money home. He thanks her for everything she has sent.

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04 March 1864

Elmore, Will, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He writes that the soldiers are living well and many have grown fat. There is plenty of food and the boxes they get from hom help out a lot. Dekay, another soldier, is Bruce's tent mate and they get along well.

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03 March 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He has been making money on the side by selling the other boys the tobacco he receives. Now he has some money to send home. He also mentions his love of suspenders and he receives a package with suspenders that day.

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28 March 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He advises her on how to sell butter and to who. He asks her how she would feel if he reenlisted for two more years.

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5 June 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

The Paymaster has arrived, so he will be sending some money. Even though he belives she does a good job managing the farm, he still wishes she could sell it.

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10 June 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They have moved camp and are now near Williamsburg..The news from Vixburgh is good snd he thinks they will soon surrender.

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20 June 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He advises her to sell the yearlings as soon as possible. He asks her how much she sold the wool for. Their camp is on the road from Williamsburg to Richmond.

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circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He informs her that he just had a negative taken for some photographs and he will send them along in a few days.

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14 June 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He is glad to hear that everyone is so well. In addition to rations, he tells her that they have also been foraging. They have killed a few chickens and a few pigs.

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circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

Written on the back of a letter he received from his father. His father talks about what he's read in the papers concerning Vixburgh and Port Hudson. Bruce tells Libbie to sell the cattle. He will be sending money soon.

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circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

Appears to be a partial letter or letter draft. He writes they only have 49 men and non-comissioned officers. Charley is well.

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24 June 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They are currently under marching orders. He thinks they will go to Richmond on a raid.

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