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12 July 1863
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
They marched a long march of 29 miles and are now in Leesburg, in the vicinity of Lee's army. He wants to see Lee "whipped severely before he goes back to Vixburgh."
GLC06588.107
16 July 1863
They marched for two days to find out Lee had crossed the river. He is doing very well but a lot of the men's feet are blistered.
GLC06588.108
21 July 1863
He refers to the rioters in New York that were roughly handled. He says they do not get much news since no papers reach them.
GLC06588.109
circa 1861-1864
to unknown
The author asks if the recipient has sold the logs to Smith and many calves recipient is raising.
GLC06588.110
He had a dream that he was with Libbie at home but it was too short. He requests new needles and thread.
GLC06588.111
20 July 1863
The regiment started for New York for the purpose of bring drafted men down. Willard has dysentary. He believes there is a good chance the war will end soon.
GLC06588.112
29 July 1863
He is glad for the picture of Eddie and requests one of her as well. He requests needles and pins again. There is a brief discussion about the yearlings she sold.
GLC06588.113
26 July 1863
Stone, David L., fl. 1861
to William J. Whittford
He writes on the Christian faith and God's will which has carried them to this point in the war. He refers to the Garrison abolitionists and their motto: "The United States Constitution is a covenant with death and an agreement with hell."
GLC07205.103
8 September 1863
He complains that he does not have enough to do. He also advises her about Kniffin.
GLC06588.041
11 September 1863
They were ordered to change camps. He informs her that he wants a pair of boots and gives her the necessary details for having them made.
GLC06588.042
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