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20 July 1863
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
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.
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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.
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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."
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8 September 1863
He complains that he does not have enough to do. He also advises her about Kniffin.
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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.
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15 September 1863
He rants about Kniffin again and advises her on how to deal with him. He gives her a break down of how he has spent his money and how he wants her to spend the the money he sent her.
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23 September 1863
They moved recently, which prevented his writing sooner. Some of their gnerals heard that the Rebels were planning a raid and they were ordered to stack arms. It turns out they were over prepared because nothing actually happened.
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24 September 1863
He has received marching orders and belives they will go to Alexandria next.
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2 October 1863
He describes the train ride to Bridgeport, AL. They passed through Ohio, Kentucky, Louisiana, Indiana and other places.
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1861-1877
He requests some postage stamps and gives a new address for her to send letters from now on.
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