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3 April 1863
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
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.
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circa April 1863
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.
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6 April 1863
Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865
to Bruce Elmore
She wishes he could see his children. they need to get the wagon mended and Kniffin is building a stone boat in the barn. They are still dissatisfied with the amount of hay.
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7 April 1863
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
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.
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18 April 1863
They left camp last Wednesday and came to Norfolk. Very faded.
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20 April 1863
Their gunboats are currently attacking the Rebels. He talks about selling the farm and what price she may actually be able to get for it.
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22 April 1863
He changes his mind about the lowest price he will accept for the farm. He warns her to trust Kniffin. He lets her in on the news that there is a large Union force where he is and it is increasing.
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23 April 1863
There has not been so much firing of the gunboats lately. There is no immediate prospect of the Rebels making an attack.
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25-26 April 1863
He had a great dinner recently but is sorry she sent him money because he expects to get paid soon. Things are quiet and he does not expect to fight soon. He brings up selling the farm again.
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