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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

endorses M. Ferguson as one of the Commissioners to be appointed

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to Maria

heard that Hannah Grant is married with a baby. the news that the president went to meet with the Rebel peace commissioners has everyone excited.

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to Maria

Sherman has been making another successful march in the South. tells her he has been in California since he last wrote. describes the town he is currently in.

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to Maria

General Grant is in the area. has a paper giving a full account of Sheridan's actions but has no way to send it right now. Written at City Point- now named Hopewell

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to Maria

Levi left his trunk on boat of City Point. heard that Capt. Manville was relieved of duty but does not know who will succeed him. thinks hoops must be going out of style because his cousins aren't wearing them.

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to Maria

the enemy attacked the 9th and 2nd corp. describes the Comissary Quarters. believes that men can live more comfortably apart from women than women can by themselves.

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to Maria

had to sleep under a canvas instead of a tent one night. General Sheridan is operating with them with 25,000 cavalry. saw a black band that he enjoyed. the battle continues.

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to Maria

Levi was a prisoner for over 24 hours. tells this story and of his escape.describes the details of Lee's surrender.w rites that the government is enlisting and hiring many blacks in Richmond.

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to Maria

writes that it will be quite a while before they are discharged. describes the land and the weather. lists how many wagons and ambulances they have.

GLC08311.41

to Maria

2 miles from Alexandria. describes the terrain. when they marched on Richmond, heard a citizen of Richmond say, "the whole North must be here..." Written in a camp near Alexandria.

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to Annis, Lida and Johnny

asks Annis to learn to write better than he can and to be careful with her eyes. intructs her to be grateful for her education. tells Lida and Johnny to play with chickens and horses.

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to my dear wife

describes the officers who wish to leave the service versus those who wish to remain. w rote in diary about having received money for bonds. lost his handkerchief in Richmond but bought another in Alexandria. Written in a camp near Alexandria.

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to my dear wife

discusses the possibility of moving, possibly out West when he is discharged. Written in a camp near Alexandria

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to my dear wife

tells the story of how they had a covering of evergreen brush put over the tents and it all fell and hit them because they were in too much of a hurry when they put the poles up. doesn't think he'll be home before September. Written in a camp near...

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to my dear wife

describes the decisions of Captains and Generals in his brigade. would like to go to Mount Vernon. saw a farm he is thinking of purchasing. Written in a camp near Alexandria.

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to Maria

tells her when to expect him. tells her to kill the flies before he comes homes. Written in a camp near Alexandria

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to Maria

is not sure he can get back in town as soon he expected because they are waiting for the Captain to get back.

GLC08311.49

to Maria

writes that it won't be less than 2 weeks or possibly longer before he comes home. expects the captain to be dismissed when the troops are mustered out.

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to Maria

was happy to receive letters from her and Edward. also got tickets from from "those dear children." mentions a Fanny Peck who married a minister.

GLC08311.51

to Maria

Kulduh is very sick. Charlie comes up with various treatments. mentions Aunt Philena's health as well. thanks Edward for the sweet potatoes.

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to children

mentions Aunt Holdah, Elmer and the funeral of Henry V.. Champion

GLC08311.53

to children

mentions Aunt Holdah, Elmer and Lyman

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Advertisemnts for A Complete Southern History and Lee and his Generals

2 books published by Richardson and Co.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests some garden seed.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

"please except my many thanks for your many [illegible]"

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests one volume of the Congressional Globe.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

applying for the position of driver. Written in Hillsdale neighborhood of Washington, D.C..

GLC09400.259

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests a copy of Mr. Buckley's Digest.

GLC09400.260

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for his support for a certain candidate for U.S. Marshal.

GLC09400.261

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informing him that Mr. Lynch has promised to secure his appointment as P.M of Greenville in the event of Hayes being declared president.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to use his influence to have the Hon. G.V Boswell appointed Post Master to fill the vacancy in said town.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to send two books by the name of "The Memorial Addresses, Life and Character of Hon. Chris S. Ferry and the Statutes of the United States of America.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks that he do all he can for G.V Boswell.

GLC09400.266

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

regarding Captain S.R Blow, building him up, promoting him.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

mentions the Whig party

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to see Mr. French

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

includes letters of endorsement for the position of postmaster

GLC09400.270

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes to thank him for the public documents and garden seeds.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informs him that Democrats of the town have started a petition to have someone else appointed post master after his term ends. asks that Bruce protect his rights since he still has one more year left.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asking for his help in having a southern Republican appointed for the position of marshall.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to see Chalmers regarding an appointment.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes they are having a lively canvass in the county. also that the two jurisdictments which were brought against him were quashed but they cost him a lot of money. asks Bruce for the money to pay his legal fees.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

been waiting for a long time to hear from Bruce regarding a photo. acknowledges Bruce's political troubles. thinks Lousiana is doomed.

GLC09400.279

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

discusses the appointment of P.M.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informing him that his appointment is probationary and the probationary period has expired.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

discusses the upcoming election and his motivation for running.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

pleads his case to Bruce. just a poor young man and a poor mother and father.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that he has not enough money to pay the lawyer. mentions H.R. Campbell.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes they would like the money back which they loaned him. have written four or five times now.

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