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8 April 1865
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
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.
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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.
GLC06588.199
20 April 1865
General Sherman has made an agreement with General Johnston and he he expects soon to send the army home. He mentions Lincoln's assassination.Willard is not doing too well. He tell her to make sure there are plenty of potatoes when he comes home...
GLC06588.200
1865
He advises her to sell the farm for 1100 dollars. Bac side has order to guards and patrols.
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23 April 1865
She hoped to see the funeral sermon of the president at her local church but it was postponed. She mentions the activities of Tom and Dick,
GLC06588.202
25 April 1865
The author says there is nothing here from him but a letter to his father. Also that the honored Sherman has lost his glory...
GLC06588.203
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