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20 May 1864
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
They are now in a small village called Cassville. The night before they engaged in a skirmish. The Rebels backed off though. He is doing well as always.
GLC06588.137
7 June 1864
They have been moving towards the left of their lines, all the while skirmishing with the enemy.Only two of their men have been wounded so far. Their Captain is sick and so is Palen. Was written near Marietta, Georgia.
GLC06588.138
circa 1861-1864
They are still moving to the left but there have been no skirmishes since he last wrote. There has been a lot of rain lately. Their company is small at present because so many are in the ambulance corps. Was written near Marietta, Georgia.
GLC06588.139
18 June 1864
They have managed to push the Rebels back a bit. There has been skirmishing. No one in their regiment has been hurt recently but other regiments have not been so lucky. He is doing well. Was written near Marietta, Georgia.
GLC06588.140
23 June 1864
On the back Libbie has written to Bruce. There has been some fighting along their lines. 2 or 3 have been killed and many more wounded. Willard is there and doing well. Libbie is glad he is gaining on the Rebels.
GLC06588.141
29 June 1864
The general opinion was that they should move right, though there don't seem to be signs of moving. Since he last spoke to her, his regiment has lost no men, though several have been wounded
GLC06588.142
They were all recently given six months pay. Tobacco is scarce. He asks her to send some eggs for Palen.
GLC06588.143
5 July 1864
They have taken a lot of prisoners lately, but there has been very little skirmishing. They have lost no men.Capt. Bennet has come back to the Company and he is glad.
GLC06588.144
8 July 1864
They got to their present place day before yesterday and yesterday received orders to make camp. This side of the river the Rebel forces have a has a heavy line of works. He requests some blackberries.He writes that he is very much disappointed with...
GLC06588.145
9 July 1864
He received a copy of the Tribune and some tobacco. He tells her no to work too hard so she can keep up her strength.
GLC06588.146
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