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3 April 1863
Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865
to Bruce Elmore
She has bought more hay for the barn. The money she used for hay takes away from the money she was saving to pay some debts.
GLC06588.015
6 April 1863
She wishes he could see his children. they need to get the wagon mended and Kniffin is building a stone boat in the barn. They are still dissatisfied with the amount of hay.
GLC06588.018
circa September
Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868
to Isora Skinkle
Informs his sister that he will not be coming home on a furlough. Inquires on how her Sabbath school picnic went in Washington. Writes that there was an expedition in Louisiana to seek out the rebels. Reports that his brigade did not go on the...
GLC03523.32.21
23 June 1864
Clifton, A. D., fl. 1864
to Sallie Clifton
Written from camp near [Colombus]. Describes a sore on his arm and the swelling it has caused. Teases her about the number of shirts she sent him and tells her the weight of them is ruining his horse's back. Assures her of his safety and says he...
GLC03135.09.05
31 December 1862
Jones, Maxine Harris, fl. 1860-1920
to Alfred Jones
Letter from his wife, signed "Max." Expresses her fears, anxiety, and despair over the war. Says they have heard bombing all day. Writes, "what agony would be mine to-night, did I not know this field of duty to your Country calls you, leads not to...
GLC03135.13.043
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