29 July 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He is glad for the picture of Eddie and requests one of her as well. He requests needles and pins again. There is a brief discussion about the yearlings she sold.

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26 July 1863

Stone, David L., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William J. Whittford

He writes on the Christian faith and God's will which has carried them to this point in the war. He refers to the Garrison abolitionists and their motto: "The United States Constitution is a covenant with death and an agreement with hell."

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8 September 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He complains that he does not have enough to do. He also advises her about Kniffin.

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11 September 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They were ordered to change camps. He informs her that he wants a pair of boots and gives her the necessary details for having them made.

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15 September 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He rants about Kniffin again and advises her on how to deal with him. He gives her a break down of how he has spent his money and how he wants her to spend the the money he sent her.

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23 September 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They moved recently, which prevented his writing sooner. Some of their gnerals heard that the Rebels were planning a raid and they were ordered to stack arms. It turns out they were over prepared because nothing actually happened.

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24 September 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He has received marching orders and belives they will go to Alexandria next.

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2 October 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He describes the train ride to Bridgeport, AL. They passed through Ohio, Kentucky, Louisiana, Indiana and other places.

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1861-1877

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He requests some postage stamps and gives a new address for her to send letters from now on.

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1 November 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They are on the direct road from Bridgeport to Chatanooga and they are on half rations. Willard wants an extension on his furlough.

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11 October 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He hasn't been able to write because the Rebels made a raid and succeeded in teaming up several miles of track between Bridgeport and Nashville. He tells her that at one point 40 Rebels gave themselves up to their men. The food he's been eating and the weather are also described.

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16 October 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He describes his food, which is mainly hard tack. The duty there is mainly picket and guard. He inquires about Dwight and informs her that John C. Roosa andAnthony Bashley have died.

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18 October 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He writes that they have had a long rain since they last talked. He hopes that one day the long separation will be over and he will be able to clasp her in his arms. He asks about Willard.

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23 October 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

The draft has been drawn, but he feels it is no worse for a drafted man than for a volunteer. C.H. SImpson's brothers were drafted. He refers to Libbie's last letter in which she mentions that someone stole some of her bees.

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11 November 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He wishes she could sell the farm. He asks about Willard.He wishes he could eat pancakes with her in the chilly mornings they''ve been having.

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6 November 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

The Rebels still occupy Lookout Mountain and a few shots were exchanged. He brings up the subject of farm again and how he wishes she would sell it. He is anxious to hear who of the drafted men are exempt.

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7 November 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He is weak from living on hard tack. He mentions a John Evens who wants a place by Spring. If only she could sell for 12000.

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circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

Eight men have been detailed from his company to to go on another expedition, though he does not say what it is.

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19 November 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

There was another fight in the vicinity between Sherman's corps. and the Rebels. They came out the winner. Letter is very faded.

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3 December 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She went to his parents the other day and they discussed what to include in his care package which will contain mostly food. John L. Dow is dead of typhoid fever.

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11 December 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He summarizes the recent activity around Lookout Mountain which culminated in a fight breaking out on Wednesday morning. They managed to escape without being severely engaged. Later theyw ere ordered to Knoxville to help Burnside.

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18 December 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They are back at the camp near Lookout Mountain. They have had a rough march. They got within 14 miles of Knoxville only to find out they weren't needed in the end. He is grateful for the berries she sent him.

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1861-1877

Bagley, Jonathan, fl. 1861-1877

Autograph document signed

Title: [Father certifies that son is eighteen and has his permission to join a regiment]

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16 February 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

Fort Donaldson [Fort Doneslon] is surrounded by the Union troops now and that is not the only good news. However, the Chamberlain is to be court martialed for drunkeness. He assures his sister that he does not drink. Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson

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8 March 1861

Brown, Henry, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Sowell

No year. He was supposed to be leaving in the morning but then he got a fever. Edgar Crockett got a bad cold as well. He is upset about having to stop,

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