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24 June 1863
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
They are currently under marching orders. He thinks they will go to Richmond on a raid.
GLC06588.102
circa 1861-1864
to unknown
Either this is a letter draft or a partial letter. The author writes that he/she may ahve to destroy the recipient's letters as he/she has no place to keep them.
GLC06588.103
27 June 1863
They have been constantly on the march. So far the Rebels have not attacked, although they have commenced fortifying a litlle but have not progressed. General Spears' cavalry landed on Friday and has gone toward Richmond.
GLC06588.104
1 July 1863
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
6 July 1863
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
12 July 1863
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
16 July 1863
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
21 July 1863
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
The author asks if the recipient has sold the logs to Smith and many calves recipient is raising.
GLC06588.110
He had a dream that he was with Libbie at home but it was too short. He requests new needles and thread.
GLC06588.111
20 July 1863
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
29 July 1863
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
26 July 1863
Stone, David L., fl. 1861
to William J. Whittford
He writes on the Christian faith and God's will which has carried them to this point in the war. He refers to the Garrison abolitionists and their motto: "The United States Constitution is a covenant with death and an agreement with hell."
GLC07205.103
8 September 1863
He complains that he does not have enough to do. He also advises her about Kniffin.
GLC06588.041
11 September 1863
They were ordered to change camps. He informs her that he wants a pair of boots and gives her the necessary details for having them made.
GLC06588.042
15 September 1863
He rants about Kniffin again and advises her on how to deal with him. He gives her a break down of how he has spent his money and how he wants her to spend the the money he sent her.
GLC06588.043
23 September 1863
They moved recently, which prevented his writing sooner. Some of their gnerals heard that the Rebels were planning a raid and they were ordered to stack arms. It turns out they were over prepared because nothing actually happened.
GLC06588.044
24 September 1863
He has received marching orders and belives they will go to Alexandria next.
GLC06588.045
2 October 1863
He describes the train ride to Bridgeport, AL. They passed through Ohio, Kentucky, Louisiana, Indiana and other places.
GLC06588.046
1861-1877
He requests some postage stamps and gives a new address for her to send letters from now on.
GLC06588.047
1 November 1863
They are on the direct road from Bridgeport to Chatanooga and they are on half rations. Willard wants an extension on his furlough.
GLC06588.048
11 October 1863
He hasn't been able to write because the Rebels made a raid and succeeded in teaming up several miles of track between Bridgeport and Nashville. He tells her that at one point 40 Rebels gave themselves up to their men. The food he's been eating and...
GLC06588.049
16 October 1863
He describes his food, which is mainly hard tack. The duty there is mainly picket and guard. He inquires about Dwight and informs her that John C. Roosa andAnthony Bashley have died.
GLC06588.050
18 October 1863
He writes that they have had a long rain since they last talked. He hopes that one day the long separation will be over and he will be able to clasp her in his arms. He asks about Willard.
GLC06588.051
23 October 1863
The draft has been drawn, but he feels it is no worse for a drafted man than for a volunteer. C.H. SImpson's brothers were drafted. He refers to Libbie's last letter in which she mentions that someone stole some of her bees.
GLC06588.052
11 November 1863
He wishes she could sell the farm. He asks about Willard.He wishes he could eat pancakes with her in the chilly mornings they''ve been having.
GLC06588.053
6 November 1863
The Rebels still occupy Lookout Mountain and a few shots were exchanged. He brings up the subject of farm again and how he wishes she would sell it. He is anxious to hear who of the drafted men are exempt.
GLC06588.054
7 November 1863
He is weak from living on hard tack. He mentions a John Evens who wants a place by Spring. If only she could sell for 12000.
GLC06588.055
Eight men have been detailed from his company to to go on another expedition, though he does not say what it is.
GLC06588.056
19 November 1863
There was another fight in the vicinity between Sherman's corps. and the Rebels. They came out the winner. Letter is very faded.
GLC06588.057
3 December 1863
Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865
to Bruce Elmore
She went to his parents the other day and they discussed what to include in his care package which will contain mostly food. John L. Dow is dead of typhoid fever.
GLC06588.058
11 December 1863
He summarizes the recent activity around Lookout Mountain which culminated in a fight breaking out on Wednesday morning. They managed to escape without being severely engaged. Later theyw ere ordered to Knoxville to help Burnside.
GLC06588.059
18 December 1863
They are back at the camp near Lookout Mountain. They have had a rough march. They got within 14 miles of Knoxville only to find out they weren't needed in the end. He is grateful for the berries she sent him.
GLC06588.060
Bagley, Jonathan, fl. 1861-1877
[Father certifies that son is eighteen and has his permission to join a regiment]
GLC07205.098
16 February 1862
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister Sophia
Fort Donaldson [Fort Doneslon] is surrounded by the Union troops now and that is not the only good news. However, the Chamberlain is to be court martialed for drunkeness. He assures his sister that he does not drink. Written in Camp Jackson, also...
GLC07205.099
8 March 1861
Brown, Henry, fl. 1861
to Mrs. Sowell
No year. He was supposed to be leaving in the morning but then he got a fever. Edgar Crockett got a bad cold as well. He is upset about having to stop,
GLC07205.100
22 September 1863
Dutton, Ira A., fl. 1863-1865
to Mr. Baker
He tells Mr. Baker of when he enlisted and says he would rather have enlisted than be drafted. He says work in the army is not hard but it deprives one of liberty.
GLC07205.101
6 December 1865
to Friend Baker
He talks about the cotton business and says the Northern cities are paying more. He says the cotton is of inferior quality though because the "niggers and the Northerners have not been careful enough about the seed..."
GLC07205.102
22 October 1943
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
to Lewis L. Strauss
Addressed to "my dear Lewis". Writes that it was helpful of Lewis to arrange the broadcasting of Hoover's speech over WOL, a talk radio station in Washington, D.C. On Herbert Hoover stationary and signed by Hoover.
GLC07366.03
16 August 1919
Barnwell, C.H., fl. 1919
[ receipt for Arthur L. Jackson]
A receipt for the final payment of the Fourth Liberty Loan Bond.
GLC07705.438
9 August 1862
Platmer, John S Major, fl. 1862
Discarge of Henry Pitcher.
A discharge certificate from the service for Henry Pitcher, dated 9 August 1862
GLC06889.04.01
18 April, 1890
Henry, James, fl. 1890
General Affidavit.
This is a general affidavit signed by James Henry, dated 18 April 1890. This Affadavit concerns health issues suffered by Henry Pitcher, mainly varicose veins which caused him to be unable to work.
GLC06889.04.02
9 February 1891
Envelope
Envelope addressed to Henry Pitcher from the Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions, dated 9 February 1891. This envelope also has notes in pencil about the death of Henry Pitcher January 6 1891 as a result of "Rheumatism of the heart very much...
GLC06889.04.03
02 July 1934
to Lawrence Richey
Addressed to "My dear Larry". Cover letter describing enclosed as a memorandum on "Atwood's question". Note at bottom written in pencil: "Sent to Atwood 7-9-34". On Herbert Hoover stationary and signed by Hoover.
GLC07366.01
08 February 1943
Hoover asks for help in raising money for the "Boys' Clubs of America" (now the Boys & Girls Clubs of America) by asking corporations for donations. He lists several corporations that gave donations of $500 the previous year, including: American...
GLC07366.02
21 November 1865
Emerson, Theo H., fl. 1862-1865
to Richard H. Jackson
He has been very sick and got hurt by a stick striking him in the breast. He promises to write more later.
GLC07705.436
to Unknown
A Christmas card featuring a picture of an early airplane and a qoute from Tennyson.
GLC07705.437
13 January 1863
Post marked Port Royal, S.C.
GLC07705.439
21 January 1862
GLC07705.440
10 January 1863
GLC07705.441
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