1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

The calves and oxen have had their best hay. She discusses how much clover seed she will need. Kniffin's parents still act like they're leaving but have not actually done anything and she doesn't think they will. Was written near Alexandria, Virginia

GLC06588.327

20 February 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She thanks him for the beautiful picture. Wilber has gone to Newburgh and her father went to the sheldrake to see the horse race.

GLC06588.328

24 February 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He is sympathethic to her troubles with Kniffin and advises her on how to hire and divide up the workload in the future.Was written near Alexandria, Virginia.

GLC06588.329

24 February 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

They had a bad winter storm. Kniffin has calmed down and is doing everything he is supposed to. Father sold the oxen. She mentions the photograph he sent again.

GLC06588.330

26 February 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She advises him to be careful of his health and is glad he got his tent fixed up. She has faith in the Union. Ways to reduce their debts is further discussed.

GLC06588.331

28 February 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

Last sheet is small piece of paper. Her letters give him such pleasrue. If Kniffin wants to stay, he says she might as well let him, but be careful.Their Colonel is sitting president for a court martial

GLC06588.332

1 March 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She requests more photographs.Wilber returned from Newburgh and brought Martha with him. She wishes he could have dinner with them. THe price of sheep is going up.

GLC06588.333

5 March 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

Last page is small. She hopes the examination board has ended Captain French's rule. She and Kniffin have discussed buying a plow. He missed a party the other night.

GLC06588.334

7 March 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He remembers a first child that died. He maintains his faith that the rebellion will soon be crushed. Then he talks about their debts for the rest of the letter. Written near Fort Worth, Virginia.

GLC06588.335

1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He says she is right not to keep money in the house. He doesn't think she will be able to pay debts "out of her butter."

GLC06588.336

8 March 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She went to the Falls with Mother and Father where they had the list of all her trades. They promptly wrote her a check and called her a smart woman. Later she had a visit from Leroy's family.

GLC06588.337

9 March 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

Kniffin took the oxen last night and went visiting a friend of theirs. Her lambs are doing fine. She feeds her sheep a special diet of oats and corn.

GLC06588.338

1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She asks if Wallace Hill has got out of the hospital and refers to Capt. French's resignation. He may get a promotion now. She wishes he could get a furlough.

GLC06588.339

23 March 1863

H.S., fl. 1861-1885

Postcard

Title: to R.H. Jackson

"Mailed letter this morning addressed same as within."

GLC07705.516

18 January 1944

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

"Baptism of fire" letter. First air raid encounter with Japanese bombers. Year on letter is 1943 but content indicates it was written in 1944.

GLC09120.560

26 August 1866

Woodward, York A., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to unknown recipient]

GLC09327.12

circa 1861-1864

Woodward, York A., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph note

Title: [unknown]

Note with enclosed hair.

GLC09327.16

circa 1861-1864

Woodward, York A., fl. 1866-1868

Photograph

Title: [York Woodward carte de visite]

GLC09327.18

26 March 1862

Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to unknown]

GLC09354.04

March 1863 - July 1863

Wilber, Eseck G., fl. 1862-1864

Diary

Title: Diary of Eseck G. Wilber

Entries are pretty regular from March 1863 to July of that same year. He mainly records the daily weather. but does mention being a prisoner and some of activities there.

GLC00653.15.01

Circa 1862

Aldrich, Henry B., 1833-1890

Photograph

Title: Photograph of unidentified boy

Boy is dressed in a suit and standing next to a table.

GLC00653.15.02

Circa 1862

Aldrich, Henry B., 1833-1890

Photograph

Title: Photograph of unidentified woman

Woman is sitting down and wearing an everyday dress.

GLC00653.15.03

Circa 1862

Aldrich, Henry B., 1833-1890

Photograph

Title: Photograph of unidentified girl

Girl is standing next to a table.

GLC00653.15.04

Circa 1862

Aldrich, Henry B., 1833-1890

Photograph

Title: Photograph of unidentified man

Man is sitting down and wearing a suit. He has a beard.

GLC00653.15.05

July 8, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father and Mother

He describes his movements until Gettysburg where he managed to escape unharmed. Then they walked through the mountains until it became too steep. Next day they went to Hagarstown. He is now acting as Adjutant General for the brigade. This letter goes into detail about the Battle and the aftermath of Gettysburg in general, and Henry's involvement in particular.

GLC00653.01.23