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20 January 1864
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
Picket duty is over but now they are sent on various kinds of fatigue. Many of the men are sick with diarrahea or scurvy.
GLC06588.070
30 January 1864
They have changed camp and are now at Bridgeport. The officers did not like the previous quarters and forced them to tear down the shanties and put them up again.
GLC06588.071
circa 1861-1864
The Christian Commission brings them vegetables. He writes about which animals she should sell and which crops she should try to grow. Willard is still in Chattanooga.
GLC06588.072
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.
GLC06588.075
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
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