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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
9 November 1860
Braithwaite, Mary, fl. 1860-1867
to Isora Sayles
Discusses the upcoming presidential election. Writes about the Prince of Wales, Edward Albert, passing through the area. Comments that they had special train cars (the royal train) that were done up in the most beautiful style. Describes the train...
GLC03523.32.01
18 November 1860
Writes to her friend about how much she misses her. Wishes for her not to move away in case they may return. Comments how she has not been to church but once and how she longs to go. Notes that she has spent the last week in bed and that she needs...
GLC03523.32.02
27 August 1862
Informs his sister that he and the boys are well. Discusses promotions that have been given out in his company. Notes that two of their sergeants were promoted to captains in "Negro Companys." Comments on all the marriages, including hers, that...
GLC03523.32.05
March 1863
Informs his sister that he was happy to hear that people are still patriotic. Comments he was happy to hear their late friend Spencer's body was returned home to his family. Mentions how he would like to see the Havens family begin teaching at a...
GLC03523.32.09
6 June 1863
Writes to his sister from the field. Reports that he has been in two fights so far and has not been injured yet. Discusses her upcoming wedding and how he would like to be there. Writes about there being very few girls and says that he has not...
GLC03523.32.14
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