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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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8 March 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

One page is a small card reading "April Fool"

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11 March 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

The Lt. Col is currently on court martial business and he hopes it will not be much longer. He is currently on furlough but warns Libbie not to get her hopes up high that he, himself, will get a furlough.

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21 March 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He tells the story of a sad accident when some men were sent to load a train of cars with wood. While going around a curve they hit some mules that were standing in the track. Three men were killed instantly.

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24 March 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They are working on building fortifications. The Rebels have made another raid. RIght now Dwight is the only commissioned officer they have because everyone else is away.

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27 March 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

Worrk on the fortifications is the principle business. Another man died from the railroad incident bring the death toll to 8. They are dying to see the Paymaster.

GLC06588.012

29-30 March 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Libbie Elmore

There is very little probability that Dwight would be going home anytime soon since he is the only commissioned officer with them now. Last night two of the regiment of their brigade were ordered out, probably to meet a Rebel brigade.

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3 April 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He has time for little else besides the fortifications. He is glad she had a good visit with Aunt Sally. He guesses they will stay right where they are for some time.

GLC06588.016

circa April 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Libbie Elmore [incomplete]

The Colonel is now on furlough due to illness. He explains to Libbie that it is difficult to get a furlough and even if you get one they don't grant them for more than ten days unless there is some extenuating circumstance like sickness.

GLC06588.017

7 April 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

The weather is bad which makes it hard to move artillery. Troops are landing near Charleston and this makes an attack seem imminent.

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14 April 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He has been in service for eight months and he has not been paid for five and a half months. He has enclosed a portrail of Col. Gurney (not included here) who is not well-liked by the men.

GLC06588.020

18 April 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They left camp last Wednesday and came to Norfolk. Very faded.

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