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to Libbie Elmore
circa 1861-1864
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
They were all recently given six months pay. Tobacco is scarce. He asks her to send some eggs for Palen.
GLC06588.143
5 July 1864
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.
GLC06588.144
8 July 1864
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...
GLC06588.145
9 July 1864
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.
GLC06588.146
14 July 1864
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
He had diarrhea again but is now doing well. He says there is no chance for furloughs.
GLC06588.148
18 July 1864
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.
GLC06588.149
2 August 1864
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.
GLC06588.150
7 August 1864
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.
GLC06588.151
to Unknown
8 August 1864
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.
GLC06588.152
12 August 1864
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.
GLC06588.153
13 August 1864
He writes about their current debt and how it is much less than it was before. Also used as scratch paper.
GLC06588.154
August 16 1864
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...
GLC06588.155
20 August 1864
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.
GLC06588.156
23 August 1864
He discusses selling the barn and how there is not much prospect of such a thing. He acknowledges that she has increased the number of sheep. He discusses the pros and cons of selling the farm again Was written near Atlanta, Georgia.
GLC06588.157
27 August 1864
Elmore, WIllard, fl. 1862-1865
Very faded with water damage. He mentions the ambulance corps. He describes where they are prresently camped. The rebels occupy the land a couple of miles outside their line and a few shots were exchanged while on pickets.
GLC06588.158
28 August 1864
The forefinger of his right hand is sore and he cannot use it to write. Therefore most of the letter is illegible
GLC06588.159
29 August 1864
He thanks her for the blackberries. His finger still hurts very much. Very faded.
GLC06588.160
3 September 1864
The Rebels evacuated pretty fast after some heavy fighting. They also captured a large number of prisoners. They've been mustered for pay and soon he can send her some money.
GLC06588.161
8 September 1864
The rebels have lost both in men and ammunition. They've had no mail the last few days. The word is that Sherman's army will rest for a month. He hopes to hear from the paymaster soon. Was written near Atlanta, Georgia.
GLC06588.162
18 September 1864
They were supposed to have a review but it was cancelled. Lately, though, they have been living pretty well. He advises her to discuss the legal aspects of selling the farm with a lawyer.
GLC06588.163
Once again he discusses the deed of sale for the farm. Willard is doing as well as can be expected.
GLC06588.164
September 29, 1864
They are enjoying a good rest. He has read that the price of gold is going down. The food is rather terrible lately. All they get is hard tack. Willard is ok.
GLC06588.165
7 October 1864
There has been a lot of fighting. Their corps is the only one left in Atlanta. The rest have gone to meet the enemy. He tried to get a furlough but it wasn't approved. He takes comfort in knowing that one day he will make it home without a furlough.
GLC06588.166
Discarge of Henry Pitcher.
9 August 1862
Platmer, John S Major, fl. 1862
A discharge certificate from the service for Henry Pitcher, dated 9 August 1862
GLC06889.04.01
to Lawrence Richey
02 July 1934
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
Addressed to "My dear Larry". Cover letter describing enclosed as a memorandum on "Atwood's question". Note at bottom written in pencil: "Sent to Atwood 7-9-34". On Herbert Hoover stationary and signed by Hoover.
GLC07366.01
to Richard H. Jackson
5 January 1862
Davies, Isabelle, fl. 1862-1865
She describes her Christmas and New Year's.
GLC07705.427
March 28, 1873
Hobbi, W.J., fl. 1873
Notification of a meeting of the Argonauta Rowing Association.
GLC07705.428
March 23, 1885
H.S., fl. 1861-1885
"Mailed letter this morning addressed same as within. please attend to my request..."
GLC07705.429
From the Library of Arthur L. Jackson
Shows man in medieval clothes carrying books.
GLC07705.430
to Arthur L Jackson
3 November 1923
McCarl, J.R., fl. 1923
Notice of Settlement (Office of the Auditor of the War Department)
GLC07705.431
March 24, 1873
Fish, Ferdinand, fl. 1862-1873
He discusses the matter of a horse. Apparently Jackson has complained about the horse, but Fish points out, he took it for "better or for worse."
GLC07705.432
to Father
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
He includes the copy of a letter written by a local woman upon the arrival of two companies. She refers to them as a "swarming herd."
GLC07705.433
6 July 1861
Maxwell, A.S., fl. 1861-1864
No year. He asks how Jackson spent his fourth of July. He fished all day. He mentions the girls and how they miss him.
GLC07705.434
January 18, 1864
Andy, fl. 1861-1865
Lately he has felt pretty tired, but he enjoyed his New Year's. He writes that skating has been very popular. He advises Richard not to worry too much about the girl that rejected him.
GLC07705.435
21 November 1865
Emerson, Theo H., fl. 1862-1865
He has been very sick and got hurt by a stick striking him in the breast. He promises to write more later.
GLC07705.436
A Christmas card featuring a picture of an early airplane and a qoute from Tennyson.
GLC07705.437
to Mrs. Edward H. Odgen
15 June 1864
GLC06559.161
1863
Received Dec, 21st, 1863.
GLC07705.496
Received Dec. 13th, 1863.
GLC07705.499
No date visible.
GLC07705.508
1815
GLC06559.162
GLC06559.163
Proclamation to all peacably disposed citizens of the State of Missouri...
5 November 1861
Fremont, John Charles, 1813-1890
This is a proclamation stating that any citizen arrested for their political opinions on the Civil War within the State of Missouri are to be released as per an agreement between Major General Price, and Major General Freemont. It also states that...
GLC06821.01
[List of Prisoners captured at Springfield Mo]
Little, Henry, fl. 1861
This is a list of prisoners captured at Springfield, Mo., and released on oath to not engage in the war against the state of Missouri or the Confederate State of America. This list includes 13 men; William W Weaver, Wilson S. Bell, Ferdinand Macy...
GLC06821.02
Agreement for Exchange of Prisoners
2 November 1861
Eaton, J. H., fl. 1861
This agreement states that I. The prisioners, who are all officers will be given papers of freedom or parole, their side arms, their camp equipment and property, as well as safe passage back to their head quarters, or their posts. II. Lieutenant...
GLC06821.03
to Eben R. Ayers
06 July 1861
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
This letter discussess the possibility of an appointment, but there is such demand for a position that James A. Garfield believes that Eban Ayers best choice is to contact his local congressman, and see if he can put in a early application.
GLC07187.01
to Lewis L. Strauss
01 November 1943
Addressed to "my dear Lewis". Hoover expresses appreciation to Strauss for securing a radio audience for his Kansas City speech [October 28, 1943]. He hopes that Strauss feels it was worth his time and effort and that the speech clarified "this...
GLC07366.04
[Typewritten speech with corrections]
1929
GLC07366.05
17 October 1862
GLC07705.483
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