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to Libbie Elmore

The forefinger of his right hand is sore and he cannot use it to write. Therefore most of the letter is illegible

GLC06588.159

to Libbie Elmore

He thanks her for the blackberries. His finger still hurts very much. Very faded.

GLC06588.160

to Libbie Elmore

The Rebels evacuated pretty fast after some heavy fighting. They also captured a large number of prisoners. They've been mustered for pay and soon he can send her some money.

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to Libbie Elmore

The rebels have lost both in men and ammunition. They've had no mail the last few days. The word is that Sherman's army will rest for a month. He hopes to hear from the paymaster soon. Was written near Atlanta, Georgia.

GLC06588.162

to Libbie Elmore

They were supposed to have a review but it was cancelled. Lately, though, they have been living pretty well. He advises her to discuss the legal aspects of selling the farm with a lawyer.

GLC06588.163

to Libbie Elmore

Once again he discusses the deed of sale for the farm. Willard is doing as well as can be expected.

GLC06588.164

to Libbie Elmore

They are enjoying a good rest. He has read that the price of gold is going down. The food is rather terrible lately. All they get is hard tack. Willard is ok.

GLC06588.165

to Libbie Elmore

There has been a lot of fighting. Their corps is the only one left in Atlanta. The rest have gone to meet the enemy. He tried to get a furlough but it wasn't approved. He takes comfort in knowing that one day he will make it home without a furlough.

GLC06588.166

Discarge of Henry Pitcher.

A discharge certificate from the service for Henry Pitcher, dated 9 August 1862

GLC06889.04.01

to Lawrence Richey

Addressed to "My dear Larry". Cover letter describing enclosed as a memorandum on "Atwood's question". Note at bottom written in pencil: "Sent to Atwood 7-9-34". On Herbert Hoover stationary and signed by Hoover.

GLC07366.01

to Richard H. Jackson

She describes her Christmas and New Year's.

GLC07705.427

to Richard H. Jackson

Notification of a meeting of the Argonauta Rowing Association.

GLC07705.428

to Richard H. Jackson

"Mailed letter this morning addressed same as within. please attend to my request..."

GLC07705.429

From the Library of Arthur L. Jackson

Shows man in medieval clothes carrying books.

GLC07705.430

to Arthur L Jackson

Notice of Settlement (Office of the Auditor of the War Department)

GLC07705.431

to Richard H. Jackson

He discusses the matter of a horse. Apparently Jackson has complained about the horse, but Fish points out, he took it for "better or for worse."

GLC07705.432

to Father

He includes the copy of a letter written by a local woman upon the arrival of two companies. She refers to them as a "swarming herd."

GLC07705.433

to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He asks how Jackson spent his fourth of July. He fished all day. He mentions the girls and how they miss him.

GLC07705.434

to Richard H. Jackson

Lately he has felt pretty tired, but he enjoyed his New Year's. He writes that skating has been very popular. He advises Richard not to worry too much about the girl that rejected him.

GLC07705.435

to Richard H. Jackson

He has been very sick and got hurt by a stick striking him in the breast. He promises to write more later.

GLC07705.436

to Unknown

A Christmas card featuring a picture of an early airplane and a qoute from Tennyson.

GLC07705.437

to Richard H. Jackson

He is glad Richard wants to pursue a future that is less dangerous. But he is disappointed in his friend Samuel who has refused to release certain information in reference to old friends in New York.

GLC07705.392

to Richard H. Jackson

He is glad to hear of their friend Samuel's prosperity. He believes that Boston is the best city for a stranger to prosper.

GLC07705.393

to Richard H. Jackson

He mainly talks of how glad he is at the possibility of seeing Richard and he invites him to stay in his home. He asks what has happened since Richard was in Morris Island.

GLC07705.394

to Richard H. Jackson

He describes his Christmas and New Years in which he ate and drank alot. New Year's Day is also his birthday and his friends said "he would drink the Croton dry."

GLC07705.395

to Richard H. Jackson

She apologizes for taking so long to write and teases him about his current activities. She says he must be flirting with all the girls.

GLC07705.396

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that they have been marching for a while. He likes their current stop (Frederick City) because there are several large stores and good-looking girls.

GLC07705.397

to Richard H. Jackson

He wishes to get a life policy of $10,000. He talks about his mortgages in detail.

GLC07705.398

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he actually likes the people he met in Maryland and Virginia. And he doesn't have time to get homesick. There are about 400 troops guarding 22,000 Rebel prisoners at Point Lookout.

GLC07705.399

to Henry Jackson

He describes the Catskills where he is staying to his father and sailing up the Hudson.

GLC07705.400

to Richard H. Jackson

He is glad to hear that RIchard and Fred Snow are doing all right now. He asks Richard what he thinks of the Emancipation Proclamation.

GLC07705.401

Annie Lisle

Down near the wavering willows/'Neath the Sunbeams's Smile...

GLC07705.402

to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He said he called on Mrs. Hallers the other evening and had a nice time. He will leave Frederick City for Baltimore soon and thinks he will go to work there.

GLC07705.403

to Richard H. Jackson

Asks Richard to write again but has nothing interesting to say to him.

GLC07705.404

to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He spent a week at New Year's but did not have enough time to see any of the Miss Harrisons. However, he saw Mrs. Haller. Asks Richard if he needs a clerk, for he would be happy to oblige,

GLC07705.405

to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He saw Mary Cranston and Emma last night and had a great time.

GLC07705.406

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about a battle in Georgia between Rosecrans and Bragg in which both armies were used up. General Thomas gets the credit on their side

GLC07705.407

to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He says he is tired of working for someone or some people and would like to just work for himself.. Kid recently wrote him saying he is sick of the South.

GLC07705.408

to Richard H. Jackson

He requests his knapsack.

GLC07705.409

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he never knew so many girls in his life. Lately he has been answering to the name A. Stone, with the Maxwell left off and he is introduced this way to girls that have never met him. They then say he looks a lot like Maxwell.

GLC07705.410

to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He writes that he has no confidence in the leaders but he has a lot of confidence in the soldiers. He says the boys are all fine and they are great card players.

GLC07705.411

to Richard H. Jackson

While he is sorry that Richard will be leaving he is glad that he has decided to go to school. He hopes he will see Richard before he leaves.

GLC07705.412

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about how people's tastes vary greatly especially when it comes to pens. Then he goes on to say that he is glad Richard is leaving the South before summer sets in because there are better business opportunities in the North.

GLC07705.413

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he has been promoted to sales clerk. Mr. Dernshaw has left and gone with Capt. Wheaton. An expedition of 10,000 troops has gone to Florida as well and Jacksonville was captured.

GLC07705.414

to Richard H. Jackson

He thanks him for the errand to his family and says he misses him now, for the cabin is cheerless and business irksome. He then fills him in on his daily activities.

GLC07705.415

to Richard H. Jackson

He met an old acuaintance at Beaufort and they went back to her place and enjoyed some "horozontal refreshment." He also informs him that Mr. Sinclair has gone on the expedition with Gen. Gillman.

GLC07705.416

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he answered an ad form a lady asking to hear from soldiers. He wrote in and she calls him her "Darling Soldier Boy," and they have promised to exchange photographs. He warns Richard not to tell Miss Annie. Also tells the story of how...

GLC07705.417

to Richard H. Jackson

There was a defeat in Florida and Mr. Dernshaw has since returned North, leaving Captain Wheaton. On Monday the Union Theatre opened and was a great success.

GLC07705.418

to Richard H. Jackson

He is hoping to get a furlough. In other news he dreamt about Richard and saw the two of them having a great time in New York. He is currently with a splendid officer. The quarters he has built are excellent.

GLC07705.419

to Richard H. Jackson

He informs Richard of the death of Capt. Flemming.
Written at Fort Buffalo

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