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to Libbie Elmore
circa 1861-1864
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
He had diarrhea again but is now doing well. He says there is no chance for furloughs.
GLC06588.148
18 July 1864
He asks her to tell WIllard he has not collected all his pay yet. He thinks that if she get the money they're owed, she can pay all their dates. And if Willard wants his pay, to let him have it.
GLC06588.149
2 August 1864
He received the berries and they are excellent. He had diarrhea again. Willard is getty really well.He thinks Sherman wants to cut the Rebels' communications and supplies and force them to evacuate Atlanta.
GLC06588.150
7 August 1864
He writes about his fears of not being able to make it home before his time is up. He knows the Rebels will hold out until the very end, but he thinks the rebellion is being crushed.
GLC06588.151
to Unknown
8 August 1864
Gen. Rousan has gone on a raid towards Macon, but no one knows what will happen. The back is in a different handwriting.. The author mentions Grant and Petersburgh, an unsuccesful mission. Though he has great confidence in Grant, Mead and Button.
GLC06588.152
12 August 1864
He hopes Sherman will be able to get the Rebels out of Atlanta and take them prisoners. He writes they have so much to be thankful for and will have to trust that the end is near.
GLC06588.153
13 August 1864
He writes about their current debt and how it is much less than it was before. Also used as scratch paper.
GLC06588.154
August 16 1864
He heard that Lee sent 30,000 troops in to reinforce his army so it might be some time before they go into Atlanta. He notes the changes in their rations. They no longer get pork and only beef because pork is worse for scurvy. Was written near...
GLC06588.155
20 August 1864
He mentions berries and tobacco. He tells Libbie not to send him things if it will take too much money. He had diarrhea again. Very faded. Was written near Atlanta, Georgia.
GLC06588.156
23 August 1864
He discusses selling the barn and how there is not much prospect of such a thing. He acknowledges that she has increased the number of sheep. He discusses the pros and cons of selling the farm again Was written near Atlanta, Georgia.
GLC06588.157
27 August 1864
Elmore, WIllard, fl. 1862-1865
Very faded with water damage. He mentions the ambulance corps. He describes where they are prresently camped. The rebels occupy the land a couple of miles outside their line and a few shots were exchanged while on pickets.
GLC06588.158
28 August 1864
The forefinger of his right hand is sore and he cannot use it to write. Therefore most of the letter is illegible
GLC06588.159
29 August 1864
He thanks her for the blackberries. His finger still hurts very much. Very faded.
GLC06588.160
3 September 1864
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.
GLC06588.161
8 September 1864
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
18 September 1864
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
Once again he discusses the deed of sale for the farm. Willard is doing as well as can be expected.
GLC06588.164
September 29, 1864
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
7 October 1864
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.
9 August 1862
Platmer, John S Major, fl. 1862
A discharge certificate from the service for Henry Pitcher, dated 9 August 1862
GLC06889.04.01
to Lawrence Richey
02 July 1934
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
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
5 January 1862
Davies, Isabelle, fl. 1862-1865
She describes her Christmas and New Year's.
GLC07705.427
March 28, 1873
Hobbi, W.J., fl. 1873
Notification of a meeting of the Argonauta Rowing Association.
GLC07705.428
March 23, 1885
H.S., fl. 1861-1885
"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
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