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24 March 1863
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
They are working on building fortifications. The Rebels have made another raid. RIght now Dwight is the only commissioned officer they have because everyone else is away.
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27 March 1863
Worrk on the fortifications is the principle business. Another man died from the railroad incident bring the death toll to 8. They are dying to see the Paymaster.
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29-30 March 1863
There is very little probability that Dwight would be going home anytime soon since he is the only commissioned officer with them now. Last night two of the regiment of their brigade were ordered out, probably to meet a Rebel brigade.
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30 March 1863-1 April 1863
Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865
to Bruce Elmore
She was anxious for Spring to arrive as she is running out of hay. She is having trouble with another man Knifton, who expects her to pay for calf feed and to furnish feed not only for her cow but for his as well.
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3 April 1863
She has bought more hay for the barn. The money she used for hay takes away from the money she was saving to pay some debts.
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