4 July 1864

Clifton, A. D., fl. 1864

Autograph letter

Title: to [Sallie Clifton]

GLC03135.09.07

circa 1864

Clifton, A. D., fl. 1864

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Poem]

May or may not have been written by Clifton.

GLC03135.09.08

10 June 1865

Fendall, James Robert Young, fl. 1838-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip R. Fendall

Discusses his attempts to secure a job with the United States government, and his deliberations about whether to take the oath of allegiance to the government.

GLC03135.11.01

4 July 1865

Fendall, James Robert Young, fl. 1838-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip R. Fendall

Discusses his employment opportunities. Mentions that if his father cannot secure him an appointment, he might seek job opportunities in New Orleans or another Southern city.

GLC03135.11.05

3 September 1865

Fendall, James Robert Young, fl. 1838-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip R. Fendall

Discusses the obvious impossibility of his taking an oath swearing that he did not help or support the Southern troops during the war. Argues that he knows many people who have received appointments and must not have taken the oath. Reiterates his desire for his father's help in obtaining work. Mentions matters of local politics and refers to Albert Gallatin Brown and Governor William L. Sharkey.

GLC03135.11.07

4 September 1865

Fendall, James Robert Young, fl. 1838-1867

Manuscript document

Title: Oath of allegiance to the United States

Marked "copy." An oath sworn by James that he will support and uphold the federal government, witnessed by an L. Hudson.

GLC03135.11.08

20 April 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

Their gunboats are currently attacking the Rebels. He talks about selling the farm and what price she may actually be able to get for it.

GLC06588.022

22 April 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He changes his mind about the lowest price he will accept for the farm. He warns her to trust Kniffin. He lets her in on the news that there is a large Union force where he is and it is increasing.

GLC06588.023

23 April 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore [incomplete]

There has not been so much firing of the gunboats lately. There is no immediate prospect of the Rebels making an attack.

GLC06588.024

25-26 April 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He had a great dinner recently but is sorry she sent him money because he expects to get paid soon. Things are quiet and he does not expect to fight soon. He brings up selling the farm again.

GLC06588.025

circa 1861-1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph note signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He again reiterates what his lowest price for the farm would be and warns her not go below that figure.

GLC06588.026

29 April 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He expects to be paid within 2-3 days. He hears the Rebel army has little to eat. He mentions Kniffin again and the selling of the farm.

GLC06588.027

1 May 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He finally got paid yesterday. It's been quiet lately except for a little sharpshooting. He mentions paying Reynolds and getting the wagon fixed.

GLC06588.028

6 May 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

Written on board the Swan. There has been excitement around Suffolk. They are on the move. They ran into the Rebels who fired shots, killing several of their horses. Their battery soon fired back. They are now sailing and he does not know where they will go next.

GLC06588.029

May 6, 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He writes that if he lives and they have good luck they can continue to reduce their debts. They have spent time drilling lately. Lastly, he says his new clothes look good on him.

GLC06588.030

8 May 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

The cavalry lost one officer and in return they took 2 officers and three privates prisoners. They feel very secure for the moment because they have one of the strongest rifle pitts. He mentions Kniffin again.

GLC06588.031

circa 1861-1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore [incomplete]

He doesn't know how long they will be at their present stop. It looks as thoough they may establish a base of operations.

GLC06588.032

11 May 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

The Colonel has resigned due to his health. The news from Hooker and Banks is good. He believes her calculations about the farm are good and if they want to take possession before next Spring they must pay something now.

GLC06588.033

15 May 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He does not think kniffin will make any improvement to the farm, knowing him the way he does. He tells the story of how they came to a plantation and took some chickens with them by twisting some of their necks.

GLC06588.034

circa 1861-1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph note signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They taking all those not able to march to the hospital. They have just come in from dress parade and have been ordered to march tomorrow morning.

GLC06588.035

19 May 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He discusses finances with her and then tells her about the food they've been eating. He said they mainly drill these days and describes his daily activities.

GLC06588.036

24 May 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

A lot of the men are sick witth dysentary and diarrehea. A man he mentioned before has since died of illness. On a happier note, they just got new clothes.

GLC06588.037

circa 1861-1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Libbie Elmore]

Possibly with GLC06588.037. A skirmish broke out between a Rebel battery and a Union gunboat along the river. Letter is torn here. He hopes to hear of some success from their armies.

GLC06588.038

27 May 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He describes his daily activities. They heard that the Union took possession of Vixburgh. Their regiment is sometimes derailed on the fortifications they work to strengthen each day. In other news he expects to have a new general tomorrow.

GLC06588.039

2 June 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He is sorry to hear Mamie has been sick. Willard is sick as well. Once again, he admonishes Kniffin, this time for thinking he has the right to hire out any pasture to her or anybody else. He mention Webb Hill and Benny Marshall.

GLC06588.040