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4 June 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

tells the story of how they had a covering of evergreen brush put over the tents and it all fell and hit them because they were in too much of a hurry when they put the poles up. doesn't think he'll be home before September. Written in a camp near Alexandria

GLC08311.46

11 June 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

describes the decisions of Captains and Generals in his brigade. would like to go to Mount Vernon. saw a farm he is thinking of purchasing. Written in a camp near Alexandria.

GLC08311.47

21 June 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

tells her when to expect him. tells her to kill the flies before he comes homes. Written in a camp near Alexandria

GLC08311.48

30 June 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

is not sure he can get back in town as soon he expected because they are waiting for the Captain to get back.

GLC08311.49

8 July 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

writes that it won't be less than 2 weeks or possibly longer before he comes home. expects the captain to be dismissed when the troops are mustered out.

GLC08311.50

16 February 1867

Mother, fl. 1860-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

was happy to receive letters from her and Edward. also got tickets from from "those dear children." mentions a Fanny Peck who married a minister.

GLC08311.51

26 January 1867

Mother, fl. 1860-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

Kulduh is very sick. Charlie comes up with various treatments. mentions Aunt Philena's health as well. thanks Edward for the sweet potatoes.

GLC08311.52

31 January 1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to children

mentions Aunt Holdah, Elmer and the funeral of Henry V.. Champion

GLC08311.53

25 February 1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to children

mentions Aunt Holdah, Elmer and Lyman

GLC08311.54

1861-1877

Printed document

Title: Advertisemnts for A Complete Southern History and Lee and his Generals

2 books published by Richardson and Co.

GLC08311.55

5 February 1877

Shorter, J.A., Jr., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests some garden seed.

GLC09400.256

31 January 1877

Slinky, N., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

"please except my many thanks for your many [illegible]"

GLC09400.257

22 February 1877

Glass, J.W., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests one volume of the Congressional Globe.

GLC09400.258

26 October 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

applying for the position of driver. Written in Hillsdale neighborhood of Washington, D.C..

GLC09400.259

10 June 1877

Smiley, N.A., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests a copy of Mr. Buckley's Digest.

GLC09400.260

3 March 1877

Smith, Shillito, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for his support for a certain candidate for U.S. Marshal.

GLC09400.261

19 February 1877

Stafford, E.K., fl. 1876-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informing him that Mr. Lynch has promised to secure his appointment as P.M of Greenville in the event of Hayes being declared president.

GLC09400.263

3 January 1876

Curlock, D.S., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to use his influence to have the Hon. G.V Boswell appointed Post Master to fill the vacancy in said town.

GLC09400.264

23 January 1877

Sanderlin, J.A., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to send two books by the name of "The Memorial Addresses, Life and Character of Hon. Chris S. Ferry and the Statutes of the United States of America.

GLC09400.265