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circa 1861-1864
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
He advises her to sell the oxen and not to let Kniffin take any more hay for his cow. He says to watch Kniffin closely. He requests a comb and postage stamps.
GLC06588.073
31 January 1864
to Mother
Lt. Col Watkins is now in command and Col. Brighton is in command of the brigade men. Once again he warns of the difficulties of sending packages. A lot of the men are sick.
GLC06588.074
2 February 1864
He says of course he would like to be home with her. Lately, they have not not heard anything from the Paymaster. E.P Perskeys and A COuthers have got furloughs approved.
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He has heard nothing of Willard but thinks he may have sent in his resignation.
GLC06588.076
15 February 1864
He writes of several packages that the company received safely, but still thinks it is risky. Willard wrote to Dwight requesting some items. Theya re expecting the Paymaster soon.
GLC06588.077
Willard and Bruce sent a package to father. They put a mark on each one and they are hoping nothing happens to the box.
GLC06588.078
8 February 1864
He writes that things are going the same as usual with picket duty. The food is the same but they are building a bake-house for the brigade. He heard from Willard who is well.
GLC06588.079
23 February 1864
He is glad she sold the oxen and thinks she is getting to be quite the business woman.In other news , Willard did not get his pay and is not well at present.
GLC06588.080
27 February 1864
He has sent some money and tells her to look out for it. WIllard is feeling better. He received his boots, tobacco and berries..
GLC06588.081
17 April 1864
He is glad she got rid of Kniffin. As for selling the cows he tells her to use her own judgement but discusses the pros and cons of keeping the sheep. He is waiting for the Paymaster. Includes separate note to Martha.
GLC06588.082
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