15 July 1863

Bradling, William, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Annie S. Brown

Written on a receipt-roll for soldier rations. He writes that on the morning of the eleventh they charged on Fort Wagner and lost 400 men in 5 minutes. Her cousin John R. Muney was wounded.

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28 August 1861

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

He thinks it is funny that his sister would like to travel with the regiment and help them along the way because he thinks it would not be long before they have to attend to her.

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18 September 1864

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

He will get his ambrotype in his full uniform and send it home. The Captain is leaving and he doesn't know who will replace him. Written at Camp Boston

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23 September 1861

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

They prepared to go to the Point of Rocks. He sent an ambrotype home to his mother. He tells his sister he would like to see her bird sing. Written at Camp Boston.

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21 December 1861

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

A large Rebel force was seen on the other side of the river, so Company K was sent down to investigate. After two hours a messenger came to tell them that they were approaching. He tells another story of how he and another soldier went to a farmhouse for some breakfast and discovered a couple of slaves and a grumpy old man. Written at Camp Boston

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15 December 1861

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He asks if she went to the dance she told him about and tells to remember him while she is waltzing. Tells her to remember him to several people. Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson

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19 April 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

They received the news of the capture of Island Noll. Later they say that if General Abercrombie had followed orders they may have been involved in a great battle He teases his sister about having a lover.

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15 October 1861

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He talks about their picket duty in Virginia and the surrounding woods. One day a squad approached a Rebel pickett and a fight broke out. He describes an exciting scene during which none of the men on his side got hurt.

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22 October 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He writes that his arm is getting better and he is glad that guaranteed employment is waiting for him.

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16 August 1861

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He describes his current surroundings, the food and pickett guard. He tells a story about killing a hog.

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1861-1877

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

They have moved to a more scenic spot in Warrenton.There are a lot of berries there and too many soldiers.

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15 September 1861

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

Includes drawing of Camp Boston and map of surrounding area. He writes he had one of the happiest days since arriving. He received a box from home containing everything he wants and he likes the captain they currently have. Written at Camp Boston.

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1 July 1861

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He describes his daily activities including battalion drills and what they ate for breakfast. He tells one story of how they were given only bread for breakfast one day and the men retaliated by not coming out for inspection.

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5 December 1861

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

The weather is getting colder and he has a cold in his head. When he is on guard he will think of waltzing with her, Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson

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15 July 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He is afraid that if they start drafting, George and Edmund will have join the war effort. If they do, he hopes they join his regiment. He hopes the time will come when they can all be together again. Written at Camp Fisk

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29 June 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

Right now they are having a very lazy time of it and most of the mena re on their backs. He has heard that Capt. Carlow is well-liked. he tells Sophia he is glad he is a private and proud of it. Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson

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2 August 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

They have heard that Willard is quite sick, so Bruce's father is going to Washington to see him. Tom will be seeing Bruce soon.

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6 August 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He says Willard is gaining strength and he is helping him to walk. He describes the hospital ward.

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2 August 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He read in the paper that his company would be broken up into 3 divisions used to guard the railroad. He would like that, although there is no sign of it happening. Running the farm and the selling of a hen is discussed.

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7 August 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He is concerned because Hettie and mother told him that Libbie is not well. yesterdaday they received orders to report to the railroad in order to join their old division but the order was countermanded and they returned to their old camp.

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circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He writes that the weather is very warm but the water is not very good and there is not enough to drink. They wash their clothes in the brook.

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8 August 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

The Paymaster came and he will be sending money home. He does not know when the Paymaster will come again and he has not heard from Willard.

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circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

Willard is doing better.

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13 August 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

Willard is doing much better. His father would like to visit him if he could get a pass and transportation. Palen is sick. He doesn't think he'll be able to send as much money as he did last time.

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17 August 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He notes he has been in service now for a year and 5 days. The news from Charleston is very positive and it looks as though Fort SUmpter will soon be theirs. He ehard a rumour that Gen. Grant will control of the army of the Potomac.Willard will probably get a furlough soon.

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