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circa 1861-1865
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
He again reiterates what his lowest price for the farm would be and warns her not go below that figure.
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29 April 1863
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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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