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30 April 1863
Cheney, B.F., fl. 1861
to Br. John
He writes about his work as a mail carrier and how he is owed a hundred dollars. He refers to prayer meetings.
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14 February 1864
Fred, fl. 1861-1864
to Allen
He talks a great deal about cats. There is a lot of small pox in the area.
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5 October 1866
Rosteraunt, Thomas, fl. 1861
to Hewy Bartlett
He is sorry they gave up the chihuahua. He says if his friend comes out this summer, they'll help him make a fortune. They are in the business of selling goods.
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1 November 1866
to Henry
He mentions Bradlee. He has heard about a Cholera outbreak in Texas and does not want to risk his life by going there. Lately he has been confined to his store. He currently on the lookout for a job for Henry.
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21 January 1861
Pyne, Charles B. fl. 1861
to Sir
No Year. He had to get a certified copy of his appointment. He is waiting on back pay and 2 months advance.
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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."
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8 September 1863
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
He complains that he does not have enough to do. He also advises her about Kniffin.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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24 September 1863
He has received marching orders and belives they will go to Alexandria next.
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2 October 1863
He describes the train ride to Bridgeport, AL. They passed through Ohio, Kentucky, Louisiana, Indiana and other places.
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1861-1877
He requests some postage stamps and gives a new address for her to send letters from now on.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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circa 1861-1864
Eight men have been detailed from his company to to go on another expedition, though he does not say what it is.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bagley, Jonathan, fl. 1861-1877
[Father certifies that son is eighteen and has his permission to join a regiment]
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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...
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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,
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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.
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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..."
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27 December 1863
They expect to stay where they are for winter quarters. They are planning to build a pole road so that they will get better rations. He requests various food from Libbie.
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He requests a pair of gloves or mittens.
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He writes that he hopes another winter will bring peace to this country.
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Pages missing. People talk of starving the South but Elmore says they find plenty of corn in their barns and other crops growing and they are not allowed to touch it.They expect the Rebels to surrender in Vixburgh soon.
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1 January 1864
He describes his meals in detail He also warns her that there is little chance he can get a furlough since only one out of twenty may get one.
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6 January 1864
to Unknown
Author reports that Bruce is well. They have had to march 3 or 4 weeks to near Knoxville but now they have pretty good quarters. He is sharing a tent with Bruce and two others.
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Elmore, WIllard, fl. 1862-1865
He notes that the draft has come off in Fallsburgh, though he suspects many will be either exempt or used as substitutes. Bruce is very well and quite fat.
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November 12, 1865
He requests a pair of gloves or mittens again. The regiment may go back to Nashville. He talks of the difficulties of sending packages.
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He wishes he could have spent Christmas with her. Willard came to the regiment a few days ago and he will go to the ambulance corps again.
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20 January 1864
Picket duty is over but now they are sent on various kinds of fatigue. Many of the men are sick with diarrahea or scurvy.
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30 January 1864
They have changed camp and are now at Bridgeport. The officers did not like the previous quarters and forced them to tear down the shanties and put them up again.
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The Christian Commission brings them vegetables. He writes about which animals she should sell and which crops she should try to grow. Willard is still in Chattanooga.
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He advises her to sell the oxen and not to let Kniffin take any more hay for his cow. He says to watch Kniffin closely. He requests a comb and postage stamps.
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31 January 1864
to Mother
Lt. Col Watkins is now in command and Col. Brighton is in command of the brigade men. Once again he warns of the difficulties of sending packages. A lot of the men are sick.
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2 February 1864
He says of course he would like to be home with her. Lately, they have not not heard anything from the Paymaster. E.P Perskeys and A COuthers have got furloughs approved.
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He has heard nothing of Willard but thinks he may have sent in his resignation.
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15 February 1864
He writes of several packages that the company received safely, but still thinks it is risky. Willard wrote to Dwight requesting some items. Theya re expecting the Paymaster soon.
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Willard and Bruce sent a package to father. They put a mark on each one and they are hoping nothing happens to the box.
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8 February 1864
He writes that things are going the same as usual with picket duty. The food is the same but they are building a bake-house for the brigade. He heard from Willard who is well.
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