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29 April 1863
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
He expects to be paid within 2-3 days. He hears the Rebel army has little to eat. He mentions Kniffin again and the selling of the farm.
GLC06588.027
1 May 1863
He finally got paid yesterday. It's been quiet lately except for a little sharpshooting. He mentions paying Reynolds and getting the wagon fixed.
GLC06588.028
6 May 1863
Written on board the Swan. There has been excitement around Suffolk. They are on the move. They ran into the Rebels who fired shots, killing several of their horses. Their battery soon fired back. They are now sailing and he does not know where they...
GLC06588.029
May 6, 1863
He writes that if he lives and they have good luck they can continue to reduce their debts. They have spent time drilling lately. Lastly, he says his new clothes look good on him.
GLC06588.030
8 May 1863
The cavalry lost one officer and in return they took 2 officers and three privates prisoners. They feel very secure for the moment because they have one of the strongest rifle pitts. He mentions Kniffin again.
GLC06588.031
circa 1861-1865
to Libbie Elmore [incomplete]
He doesn't know how long they will be at their present stop. It looks as thoough they may establish a base of operations.
GLC06588.032
11 May 1863
The Colonel has resigned due to his health. The news from Hooker and Banks is good. He believes her calculations about the farm are good and if they want to take possession before next Spring they must pay something now.
GLC06588.033
15 May 1863
He does not think kniffin will make any improvement to the farm, knowing him the way he does. He tells the story of how they came to a plantation and took some chickens with them by twisting some of their necks.
GLC06588.034
They taking all those not able to march to the hospital. They have just come in from dress parade and have been ordered to march tomorrow morning.
GLC06588.035
19 May 1863
He discusses finances with her and then tells her about the food they've been eating. He said they mainly drill these days and describes his daily activities.
GLC06588.036
24 May 1863
A lot of the men are sick witth dysentary and diarrehea. A man he mentioned before has since died of illness. On a happier note, they just got new clothes.
GLC06588.037
to [Libbie Elmore]
Possibly with GLC06588.037. A skirmish broke out between a Rebel battery and a Union gunboat along the river. Letter is torn here. He hopes to hear of some success from their armies.
GLC06588.038
2 December 1861
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
to Mother
He writes from the hospital. His health is improving. He is now able to eat a little but he still has to be careful. Written in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
GLC02167.05
15 June 1865
Fendall, Philip Richard II, 1794-1868
to James R.Y. Fendall
Encourages his son to come home to rest and discuss plans for the future, rather than stay in Mississippi, which will take some time to recover economically after the end of the war.
GLC03135.11.02
26 June 1865
Reiterates his desire for his son to return to Washington, D.C., and promises to consider his son's suggestions regarding employment. Also provides information on property belonging to James's aunt.
GLC03135.11.03
In an addendum to his earlier letter of the same date (see GLC03135.11.03). Discusses a packet of letters he is trying to send to various political figures in Mississippi, including Governor William L. Sharkey.
GLC03135.11.04
25 July 1865
Discusses the possibility of James taking an appointment with the Post Office in New Orleans, but mentions that he would have to take an oath of allegiance to the United States, as recently mandated by Congress. Also mentions the provisional...
GLC03135.11.06
18 September 1865
Mentions a variety of government job opportunities which require the appointee to take the oath of allegiance to the United States, and mentions some positions which have not required it. Contains an extensive docket dated 21 October.
GLC03135.11.09
19 October 1865
Walker, Robert J., 1801-1869
to Andrew Johnson
Marked "copy." Writes that Governor William L. Sharkey and Judge [William] Yeager recently recommended the pardon of Albert Gallatin Brown. Conveys his strong agreement with this sentiment.
GLC03135.11.10
to Robert J. Walker
Marked "copy." Contains two letters. The first is a copy of a letter from Philip R. Fendall to Robert J. Walker, former Secretary of the Treasury, asking for Walker's help in getting his son James an appointment at the Customs House in New Orleans...
GLC03135.11.11
June 10, 1861
Hollingsworth, William T., fl. 1861-1862
to James H. Hollingsworth
Writes to his brother. Draft transcript is available. Envelope is stamped "5" and "PAID."
GLC00653.20.01
July 24, 1861
Writes a detailed letter to his brother in which he discusses the Battle of Bull Run (fought on 21 July 1861, near Manassas, Virginia). Reports 500 Confederate soldiers were killed, another 1500 wounded, and some 7,000 or 8,000 Union soldiers killed...
GLC00653.20.02
October 26, 1861
Writes to his brother. Notes he has been offered an office with the Medical Corps with the ranking of Sergeant Major. Reports intermittent & remittent fever, pneumonia, bronchitis, measles and mumps are the chief illnesses in camp. Draft...
GLC00653.20.03
December 4, 1861
Writes to his brother from Camp Georgia, North Carolina. Includes a green five cent postage stamp. Draft transcript is available.
GLC00653.20.04
March 10, 1862
Writes to his brother. Discusses the Confederacy's "brilliant naval victory" in Hampton Roads, between the Merrimac and the Monitor. Also reports the damages inflicted on the Union frigates, the Cumberland, the Congress, and the Minnesota, noting...
GLC00653.20.05
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