circa 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Either this is a letter draft or a partial letter. The author writes that he/she may ahve to destroy the recipient's letters as he/she has no place to keep them.

GLC06588.103

27 June 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They have been constantly on the march. So far the Rebels have not attacked, although they have commenced fortifying a litlle but have not progressed. General Spears' cavalry landed on Friday and has gone toward Richmond.

GLC06588.104

1 July 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He thinks they may stay where they are for some time. He mentions Hooker and Lee. He discusses the selling of the Spruce.

GLC06588.105

6 July 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He writes that there are reports that Lee is overwhelmed. He also mentions a fellow soldier who died recently and he suspects homesickness was the principle cause.

GLC06588.106

12 July 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They marched a long march of 29 miles and are now in Leesburg, in the vicinity of Lee's army. He wants to see Lee "whipped severely before he goes back to Vixburgh."

GLC06588.107

16 July 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They marched for two days to find out Lee had crossed the river. He is doing very well but a lot of the men's feet are blistered.

GLC06588.108

21 July 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He refers to the rioters in New York that were roughly handled. He says they do not get much news since no papers reach them.

GLC06588.109

circa 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

The author asks if the recipient has sold the logs to Smith and many calves recipient is raising.

GLC06588.110

circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He had a dream that he was with Libbie at home but it was too short. He requests new needles and thread.

GLC06588.111

20 July 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

The regiment started for New York for the purpose of bring drafted men down. Willard has dysentary. He believes there is a good chance the war will end soon.

GLC06588.112

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.

GLC06588.113

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."

GLC07205.103

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.

GLC06588.041

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.

GLC06588.042

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.

GLC06588.043

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.

GLC06588.044

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.

GLC06588.045

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.

GLC06588.046

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.

GLC06588.047

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.

GLC06588.048

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.

GLC06588.049

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.

GLC06588.050

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.

GLC06588.051

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.

GLC06588.052

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.

GLC06588.053