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18 April 1863
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
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
to Libbie Elmore [incomplete]
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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