7 April 1862

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She sympathizes with her husbands' struggle without much clothing. She mentions Tom, Jim and Dick. She discusses their problems.

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11 April 1865

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She is happy that Lee has surrendered. She mentions friends that died in the war and is glad he is coming home. She hopes he can be home by the 4th of July.

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18 April 1865

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

She expects her husband will present her with an album upon his return. SHe prefers to leave the sale of the farm until he returns.

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23 April 1865

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She hoped to see the funeral sermon of the president at her local church but it was postponed. She mentions the activities of Tom and Dick,

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28 April 1865

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She heard a report that Grant was shot on his way to Sherman's army but she does not believe it. Tom and Jim are mentioned. She does believe that Sherman may have been bribed by Jefferson Davis.

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30 April 1865

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She has heard more reports concerning Sherman and his possible Benedict Arnold ways. She has read some of his letters to his father who finds it amusing that he asked for a lot of potatoes. Libbie palns to hire Wilber to some work in the farm. Written near Raleigh, North Carolina

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1865

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

Wilber says Bruce must get a good horse as they fetch good prices. But as for Libbie, she would be contented without a horse.

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February 15, 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She says if he wants her she will come visit and not to send her all his money. She goes over some of their bills. Some of the lambs are not doing well. As always, she prays that he is well.

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February 16, 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

They have company tonight. Unfortunately, she keeps running into democrats who make offensive comments.

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1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

A partial letter. It is not clear who she is talking about but it appears to be Kniffin. He wants to leave and frankly she doesn't care. She wishes she could get a girl to stay for board and clothes.

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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

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February 24, 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.

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February 26, 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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11 December 1862

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She tells him to worry about not having enough money for taxes and that she will send some money in the mail. Hettie has been staying with her the past few days.

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1862

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

David is sick with the sore throat. She saw a pedler she knows last night. She tells of an incident with the infamous Kniffin.

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14 December 1862

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

Last page is bigger. Once again she asks if Bruce can get a furlough. Eliza Ingersoll came by. Her son has the sore throat and she has a headache. Libbie sold some oats. One page of the letter appears to be written in a different hand but the author is unidentified.

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18 December 1862

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

Mr Reynolds came to visit and he talked about Nelson who is sick and in the hospital. She tells a story of how the doctor had his wagon nearby and a couple of boys painted the horse and put axle grease on the seat.

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2 January 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She writes of how she spent her New Year at her parents'. She only wishes he could have been there and wishes for peace on any terms. Last page is blue and square. She talks of the children and how they miss their father.

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6 January 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

The sore throat is still going around. She heard Beck Broman was discharged as he was taken prisoner at Fredricksburg and paroled. She tells the news of other mutual acquaintances. Libbie wonders if Bruce wears a sword or whether he has any new stripes.

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1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

The weather has warmed up and the sleighing is all gone. She tells him she has been fighting with Kniffin, as usual.

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