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circa 1861-1865
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore [incomplete]
He doesn't know how long they will be at their present stop. It looks as thoough they may establish a base of operations.
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11 May 1863
to Libbie Elmore
The Colonel has resigned due to his health. The news from Hooker and Banks is good. He believes her calculations about the farm are good and if they want to take possession before next Spring they must pay something now.
GLC06588.033
15 May 1863
He does not think kniffin will make any improvement to the farm, knowing him the way he does. He tells the story of how they came to a plantation and took some chickens with them by twisting some of their necks.
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They taking all those not able to march to the hospital. They have just come in from dress parade and have been ordered to march tomorrow morning.
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19 May 1863
He discusses finances with her and then tells her about the food they've been eating. He said they mainly drill these days and describes his daily activities.
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