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18 June 1865
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
He advises her on what to plant and asks after her pigs, calves and sheep. They say if you pay 6 dollars you can take your gun home with you. He mentions the copperheads.
GLC06588.223
21 October 1862
They are currently stationed as a reserve force. There is a rumor they could move closer to Washington. He describes the current area as "desolate." Written at Upton Hill
GLC06588.238
20 November 1862
Rumor has it they will eeither be going to Fredricksburg or Washington next. Nine of their regiment are currently in the hospital.
GLC06588.251
28 December 1862
They have heard considerable fighting in the direction of Fredricksburg. Nineteen of their company are in the hospital at Washington.
GLC06588.277
8 April 1865
The good news is that Richmond has fallen. The Rebels said that Sherman must be stopped as the Confederacy has gone up but Lee cannot help them anymore.
GLC06588.194
7 April 1862
Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865
to Bruce Elmore
She sympathizes with her husbands' struggle without much clothing. She mentions Tom, Jim and Dick. She discusses their problems.
GLC06588.195
11 April 1865
She is happy that Lee has surrendered. She mentions friends that died in the war and is glad he is coming home. She hopes he can be home by the 4th of July.
GLC06588.196
14 April 1865
From Goldsboro, they marched for four days where they had a skirmish with the Rebel cavalry.They don't know what Gen. Johnston intends to do next Written near Raleigh, North Carolina
GLC06588.197
17 April 1865
General Johnston finally agreed to surrender to General Sherman. Willard and Dekay are both doing well. Written near Raleigh, North Carolina
GLC06588.198
18 April 1865
to Unknown
She expects her husband will present her with an album upon his return. SHe prefers to leave the sale of the farm until he returns.
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