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to Libbie Elmore

He thinks they may stay where they are for some time. He mentions Hooker and Lee. He discusses the selling of the Spruce.

GLC06588.105

to Libbie Elmore

He writes that there are reports that Lee is overwhelmed. He also mentions a fellow soldier who died recently and he suspects homesickness was the principle cause.

GLC06588.106

to Libbie Elmore

They marched a long march of 29 miles and are now in Leesburg, in the vicinity of Lee's army. He wants to see Lee "whipped severely before he goes back to Vixburgh."

GLC06588.107

to Libbie Elmore

They marched for two days to find out Lee had crossed the river. He is doing very well but a lot of the men's feet are blistered.

GLC06588.108

to Libbie Elmore

He refers to the rioters in New York that were roughly handled. He says they do not get much news since no papers reach them.

GLC06588.109

to unknown

The author asks if the recipient has sold the logs to Smith and many calves recipient is raising.

GLC06588.110

to Libbie Elmore

He had a dream that he was with Libbie at home but it was too short. He requests new needles and thread.

GLC06588.111

to Libbie Elmore

The regiment started for New York for the purpose of bring drafted men down. Willard has dysentary. He believes there is a good chance the war will end soon.

GLC06588.112

to Libbie Elmore

He is glad for the picture of Eddie and requests one of her as well. He requests needles and pins again. There is a brief discussion about the yearlings she sold.

GLC06588.113

to Libbie Elmore

He read in the paper that his company would be broken up into 3 divisions used to guard the railroad. He would like that, although there is no sign of it happening. Running the farm and the selling of a hen is discussed.

GLC06588.114

to Libbie Elmore

He is concerned because Hettie and mother told him that Libbie is not well. yesterdaday they received orders to report to the railroad in order to join their old division but the order was countermanded and they returned to their old camp.

GLC06588.116

to Libbie Elmore

He writes that the weather is very warm but the water is not very good and there is not enough to drink. They wash their clothes in the brook.

GLC06588.117

to Libbie Elmore

The Paymaster came and he will be sending money home. He does not know when the Paymaster will come again and he has not heard from Willard.

GLC06588.119

to Libbie Elmore

Willard is doing better.

GLC06588.120

to Libbie Elmore

Willard is doing much better. His father would like to visit him if he could get a pass and transportation. Palen is sick. He doesn't think he'll be able to send as much money as he did last time.

GLC06588.121

to Libbie Elmore

He notes he has been in service now for a year and 5 days. The news from Charleston is very positive and it looks as though Fort SUmpter will soon be theirs. He ehard a rumour that Gen. Grant will control of the army of the Potomac.Willard will...

GLC06588.122

[ receipt for Arthur L. Jackson]

A receipt for the final payment of the Fourth Liberty Loan Bond.

GLC07705.438

to Libbie Elmore

Clark is in a hospital and Palen is away on sick furlough. He is positive Willard will be leaving on sick furlough soon as well, though he has not heard from him in a while.

GLC06588.123

to Libbie Elmore

He tried to talk to R.E. Palen but he was about to leave on sick furlough and didn't have time. He mentions the buckwheat that did not load well and the difficulties Libbie had with the oats.

GLC06588.124

Morning Reports of Capt. R.W. Bennett of the 143rd regiment

Lists the soldiers that present and absent, on duty, or sick and contains a summary of the information.

GLC06588.125

to Libbie Elmore

Yesterday they were reviewed by General Howard. They all passed. Their pickets and railroad guards were relieved by another brigade. He is doing very well.

GLC06588.126

to Libbie Elmore

He can't find a package that was sent to Bruce though he has tried in vain. It seems to have been lost in the mail. He anxious to hear news about the regiment since he has been sick for so long.

GLC06588.127

to Bruce Elmore

He writes that it will be such a happy time when he can finally come home and see his kids. He also mentions Mamie, hettie and Elmira.

GLC06588.128

to Libbie Elmore

They have orders to be ready to take the field and they are under Hooker. He asks if she has sold the cows yet.

GLC06588.129

to Libbie Elmore

There are citizens in the area that are a little mad that from now on, rations will only be given to those under government employment. He mentions a Ted.

GLC06588.130