14 November 1862

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He liked the penmanship example from Eddie. He recommends keeping the sheep salted to prevent them from getting poisoned. They have been having great weather.

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19 November 1862

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He describes the "spicy time" that occurred on picket duty the night before. A shot was fired at the next post over and the sentry fired at the culprit. They stopped the intruder after the Rebels hit one of their corporals in the foot. He assures Libbie it is an uncommon occurrence.

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23 November 1862

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They have marching orders and three days' rations. He thinks her selling the pork will probably make but little difference.

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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.

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6 November 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

The Rebels still occupy Lookout Mountain and a few shots were exchanged. He brings up the subject of farm again and how he wishes she would sell it. He is anxious to hear who of the drafted men are exempt.

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7 November 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He is weak from living on hard tack. He mentions a John Evens who wants a place by Spring. If only she could sell for 12000.

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circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

Eight men have been detailed from his company to to go on another expedition, though he does not say what it is.

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19 November 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

There was another fight in the vicinity between Sherman's corps. and the Rebels. They came out the winner. Letter is very faded.

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December 11, 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He summarizes the recent activity around Lookout Mountain which culminated in a fight breaking out on Wednesday morning. They managed to escape without being severely engaged. Later theyw ere ordered to Knoxville to help Burnside.

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18 December 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They are back at the camp near Lookout Mountain. They have had a rough march. They got within 14 miles of Knoxville only to find out they weren't needed in the end. He is grateful for the berries she sent him.

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27 December 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They expect to stay where they are for winter quarters. They are planning to build a pole road so that they will get better rations. He requests various food from Libbie.

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circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He requests a pair of gloves or mittens.

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circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He writes that he hopes another winter will bring peace to this country.

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circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

Pages missing. People talk of starving the South but Elmore says they find plenty of corn in their barns and other crops growing and they are not allowed to touch it.They expect the Rebels to surrender in Vixburgh soon.

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1 January 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He describes his meals in detail He also warns her that there is little chance he can get a furlough since only one out of twenty may get one.

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November 12, 1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He requests a pair of gloves or mittens again. The regiment may go back to Nashville. He talks of the difficulties of sending packages.

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circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He wishes he could have spent Christmas with her. Willard came to the regiment a few days ago and he will go to the ambulance corps again.

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January 20, 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

Picket duty is over but now they are sent on various kinds of fatigue. Many of the men are sick with diarrahea or scurvy.

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January 30, 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They have changed camp and are now at Bridgeport. The officers did not like the previous quarters and forced them to tear down the shanties and put them up again.

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circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

The Christian Commission brings them vegetables. He writes about which animals she should sell and which crops she should try to grow. Willard is still in Chattanooga.

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circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He advises her to sell the oxen and not to let Kniffin take any more hay for his cow. He says to watch Kniffin closely. He requests a comb and postage stamps.

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January 31, 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Lt. Col Watkins is now in command and Col. Brighton is in command of the brigade men. Once again he warns of the difficulties of sending packages. A lot of the men are sick.

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February 2, 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He says of course he would like to be home with her. Lately, they have not not heard anything from the Paymaster. E.P Perskeys and A COuthers have got furloughs approved.

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circa 1861-1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He has heard nothing of Willard but thinks he may have sent in his resignation.

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February 15, 1864

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He writes of several packages that the company received safely, but still thinks it is risky. Willard wrote to Dwight requesting some items. Theya re expecting the Paymaster soon.

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