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11 November 1863
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
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.
GLC06588.053
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.
GLC06588.054
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.
GLC06588.055
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.
GLC06588.056
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.
GLC06588.057
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.
GLC06588.058
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.
GLC06588.059
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
1861-1877
Bagley, Jonathan, fl. 1861-1877
[Father certifies that son is eighteen and has his permission to join a regiment]
GLC07205.098
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...
GLC07205.099
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,
GLC07205.100
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.
GLC07205.101
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..."
GLC07205.102
22 October 1943
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
to Lewis L. Strauss
Addressed to "my dear Lewis". Writes that it was helpful of Lewis to arrange the broadcasting of Hoover's speech over WOL, a talk radio station in Washington, D.C. On Herbert Hoover stationary and signed by Hoover.
GLC07366.03
16 August 1919
Barnwell, C.H., fl. 1919
[ receipt for Arthur L. Jackson]
A receipt for the final payment of the Fourth Liberty Loan Bond.
GLC07705.438
9 August 1862
Platmer, John S Major, fl. 1862
Discarge of Henry Pitcher.
A discharge certificate from the service for Henry Pitcher, dated 9 August 1862
GLC06889.04.01
18 April, 1890
Henry, James, fl. 1890
General Affidavit.
This is a general affidavit signed by James Henry, dated 18 April 1890. This Affadavit concerns health issues suffered by Henry Pitcher, mainly varicose veins which caused him to be unable to work.
GLC06889.04.02
9 February 1891
Envelope
Envelope addressed to Henry Pitcher from the Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions, dated 9 February 1891. This envelope also has notes in pencil about the death of Henry Pitcher January 6 1891 as a result of "Rheumatism of the heart very much...
GLC06889.04.03
02 July 1934
to Lawrence Richey
Addressed to "My dear Larry". Cover letter describing enclosed as a memorandum on "Atwood's question". Note at bottom written in pencil: "Sent to Atwood 7-9-34". On Herbert Hoover stationary and signed by Hoover.
GLC07366.01
08 February 1943
Hoover asks for help in raising money for the "Boys' Clubs of America" (now the Boys & Girls Clubs of America) by asking corporations for donations. He lists several corporations that gave donations of $500 the previous year, including: American...
GLC07366.02
21 November 1865
Emerson, Theo H., fl. 1862-1865
to Richard H. Jackson
He has been very sick and got hurt by a stick striking him in the breast. He promises to write more later.
GLC07705.436
to Unknown
A Christmas card featuring a picture of an early airplane and a qoute from Tennyson.
GLC07705.437
13 January 1863
Post marked Port Royal, S.C.
GLC07705.439
21 January 1862
GLC07705.440
10 January 1863
GLC07705.441
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