circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He asks for tobacco and mittens.

GLC06588.184

circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He received some woolen gloves. He gives the health status of mutual acquaintances.

GLC06588.185

January 20, 1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They received orders to pack up and move and he thinks they will stay at their new camp site until the trains come. He wonders whether it would be a good idea to invest the money they make from the sale of the farm in bonds. Was written near Hardeville, South Carolina.

GLC06588.186

January 13, 1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He says they are still stuck in a Carolina swamp. Captain Bruin has just come to the regiment. Back side features an order to guards and patrolmen. Written near Savannah, Georgia

GLC06588.187

January 24, 1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

Bruce writes that he doesn't know what the Rebels are fighting for since they have no hope of whipping their armies. He is disappointed to learn she has not yet sold the farm. Willard has not felt better in a long time. Written near Savannah, Georgia

GLC06588.188

January 30, 1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They have been on the march some of the time each day. They had to clean and fix the roads because the Rebels had filled them with timber. There was some skirmishing once they camped.

GLC06588.189

12 March 1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He describes his movements since leaving Robertsville. He says South Carolina will not be able able to recover for a long time for they have destroyed theeir railroads and public property.

GLC06588.190

13 March 1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They may go somewhere nearer the coast but they are not sure yet. Everyone is doing well and no one has been killed or wounded lately.

GLC06588.191

30 March 1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He received berries and tobacco from her for which he is very grateful. They should get some new clothes soon. Lt. Brown went foraging with a party of men the other day and was attacked by the Rebels.

GLC06588.192

3 April 1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He is glad she is selling hay for an extra profit but warns her not to work too hard.

GLC06588.193

8 April 1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

The good news is that Richmond has fallen. The Rebels said that Sherman must be stopped as the Confederacy has gone up but Lee cannot help them anymore.

GLC06588.194

7 April 1862

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She sympathizes with her husbands' struggle without much clothing. She mentions Tom, Jim and Dick. She discusses their problems.

GLC06588.195

11 April 1865

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She is happy that Lee has surrendered. She mentions friends that died in the war and is glad he is coming home. She hopes he can be home by the 4th of July.

GLC06588.196

14 April 1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

From Goldsboro, they marched for four days where they had a skirmish with the Rebel cavalry.They don't know what Gen. Johnston intends to do next Written near Raleigh, North Carolina

GLC06588.197

17 April 1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

General Johnston finally agreed to surrender to General Sherman. Willard and Dekay are both doing well. Written near Raleigh, North Carolina

GLC06588.198

18 April 1865

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

She expects her husband will present her with an album upon his return. SHe prefers to leave the sale of the farm until he returns.

GLC06588.199

20 April 1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

General Sherman has made an agreement with General Johnston and he he expects soon to send the army home. He mentions Lincoln's assassination.Willard is not doing too well. He tell her to make sure there are plenty of potatoes when he comes home. Written near Raleigh, North Carolina

GLC06588.200

1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He advises her to sell the farm for 1100 dollars. Bac side has order to guards and patrols.

GLC06588.201

23 April 1865

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She hoped to see the funeral sermon of the president at her local church but it was postponed. She mentions the activities of Tom and Dick,

GLC06588.202

25 April 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

The author says there is nothing here from him but a letter to his father. Also that the honored Sherman has lost his glory...

GLC06588.203

11 June 1864

Elmore, WIllard, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He describes his daily routine to his father. They must be ready to start out each day with the ambulances. He mentions the crops that are growing in the area such as corn and wheat. Was written near Acworth, Georgia.

GLC06588.204

28 April 1865

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She heard a report that Grant was shot on his way to Sherman's army but she does not believe it. Tom and Jim are mentioned. She does believe that Sherman may have been bribed by Jefferson Davis.

GLC06588.206

30 April 1865

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She has heard more reports concerning Sherman and his possible Benedict Arnold ways. She has read some of his letters to his father who finds it amusing that he asked for a lot of potatoes. Libbie palns to hire Wilber to some work in the farm. Written near Raleigh, North Carolina

GLC06588.208

1865

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

Wilber says Bruce must get a good horse as they fetch good prices. But as for Libbie, she would be contented without a horse.

GLC06588.209

May 3, 1863

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

In the letter, Laurens W. Wolcott describes how they got across Bear River to meet the enemy where they immediately began fighting. The enemy rescued some of their prisoners. The next day they marched back and camped near a mountain.

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