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24 December 1861
Averell, William W. (1832-1900)
Pressed Flower
GLC06581.04.05
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.
GLC06588.041
2 October 1863
He describes the train ride to Bridgeport, AL. They passed through Ohio, Kentucky, Louisiana, Indiana and other places.
GLC06588.046
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.
GLC06588.052
3 December 1863
Elmore, Libbie (fl. 1862-1865)
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.
GLC06588.058
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.
GLC06588.060
He requests a pair of gloves or mittens again. The regiment may go back to Nashville. He talks of the difficulties of sending packages.
GLC06588.068
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.
GLC06588.073
Willard and Bruce sent a package to father. They put a mark on each one and they are hoping nothing happens to the box.
GLC06588.078
18 April 1864
He received a letter from Sarah Carrier who will spend the summer teaching.He thinks Kersey is asking too much money for working their place. Garret Leroys is also mentioned. The regiment might be consolidated,
GLC06588.083
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