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2 September 1863
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
Yesterday they were reviewed by General Howard. They all passed. Their pickets and railroad guards were relieved by another brigade. He is doing very well.
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December 5, 1863
Elmore, WIllard, fl. 1862-1865
He can't find a package that was sent to Bruce though he has tried in vain. It seems to have been lost in the mail. He anxious to hear news about the regiment since he has been sick for so long.
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December 10, 1863
Kniffin, fl. 1862-1865
to Bruce Elmore
He writes that it will be such a happy time when he can finally come home and see his kids. He also mentions Mamie, hettie and Elmira.
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22 April 1864
They have orders to be ready to take the field and they are under Hooker. He asks if she has sold the cows yet.
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25 April 1864
There are citizens in the area that are a little mad that from now on, rations will only be given to those under government employment. He mentions a Ted.
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23 April 1864
Lt. D. Divine just returned from furlough. Dwight came with recruits for his department but only 4 for their regiment. He heard that another brigade is coming to relieve them.
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26 April 1864
Dwight was with him the night before. He has come to Tullahoma to get mustered. Palen had hopes of getting mustered too, but Bruce does not think it will happen.
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28 April 1864
He prays for strength and knows taht people at home are parying for him and this gives him courage.
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29 April 1864
He hopes Libbie does not for instant doubt his love for her as it would cause him great pain. He hopes to have the chance to come home soon.
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4 May 1864
They started out from Bridgeport May 2nd. His feet got blistered. He passed over a battlefield.
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11 May 1864
He is doing well and hears that they are getting a pay raise soon. There was some fighting but they were not engaged.
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20 May 1864
They are now in a small village called Cassville. The night before they engaged in a skirmish. The Rebels backed off though. He is doing well as always.
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7 June 1864
They have been moving towards the left of their lines, all the while skirmishing with the enemy.Only two of their men have been wounded so far. Their Captain is sick and so is Palen. Was written near Marietta, Georgia.
GLC06588.138
circa 1861-1864
They are still moving to the left but there have been no skirmishes since he last wrote. There has been a lot of rain lately. Their company is small at present because so many are in the ambulance corps. Was written near Marietta, Georgia.
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18 June 1864
They have managed to push the Rebels back a bit. There has been skirmishing. No one in their regiment has been hurt recently but other regiments have not been so lucky. He is doing well. Was written near Marietta, Georgia.
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23 June 1864
On the back Libbie has written to Bruce. There has been some fighting along their lines. 2 or 3 have been killed and many more wounded. Willard is there and doing well. Libbie is glad he is gaining on the Rebels.
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29 June 1864
The general opinion was that they should move right, though there don't seem to be signs of moving. Since he last spoke to her, his regiment has lost no men, though several have been wounded
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They were all recently given six months pay. Tobacco is scarce. He asks her to send some eggs for Palen.
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5 July 1864
They have taken a lot of prisoners lately, but there has been very little skirmishing. They have lost no men.Capt. Bennet has come back to the Company and he is glad.
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8 July 1864
They got to their present place day before yesterday and yesterday received orders to make camp. This side of the river the Rebel forces have a has a heavy line of works. He requests some blackberries.He writes that he is very much disappointed with...
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9 July 1864
He received a copy of the Tribune and some tobacco. He tells her no to work too hard so she can keep up her strength.
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14 July 1864
He complains that the Rebels have more tobacco than they do. He says Uncle Sam can't get him to reenlist for any a mount of money and niether will a furlough.
GLC06588.147
He had diarrhea again but is now doing well. He says there is no chance for furloughs.
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18 July 1864
He asks her to tell WIllard he has not collected all his pay yet. He thinks that if she get the money they're owed, she can pay all their dates. And if Willard wants his pay, to let him have it.
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2 August 1864
He received the berries and they are excellent. He had diarrhea again. Willard is getty really well.He thinks Sherman wants to cut the Rebels' communications and supplies and force them to evacuate Atlanta.
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