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1863
Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865
to Bruce Elmore
The weather has warmed up and the sleighing is all gone. She tells him she has been fighting with Kniffin, as usual.
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7 January 1863
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
Everyone is in good spirits because of the recent victories at Murfeesboro and other places. He got a letter from his mother telling him Sanford Starr had small pox.
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She is sorry that Low's remarks got him in trouble. A friend of hers received something strange in the mall. A small syringe wrapped in paper. Libbie does not know what it meant but would have taken it as the grossest insult.
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8 January 1863
Vanqaasbeck, Wilber, fl. 1862-1865
A letter from his nephew. He asks what Santa got him for Christmas and talks about his presents.
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She has been visiting his sister and family.Later she will see his grandmother. She heard that his Col. gave orders for the officers to shoot any men that showed fear
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10 January 1863
He has been Segeant of the guard for the last two days. He describes the weather as rainy. He tells her not to let Kniffin impose on her. He inquires about the taxes.
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Though it is taking longer, he feels the Rebels will soon have to yield Vicksburgh. He talks of Willard's place in the ambulance corps and wonders if he might like a place there as well.
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He does not carry a sword, though they are available, he informs Libbie. Capt. French's wife is visiting and he is "softer than ever." The boys make fun of him. He can't wait to see her.
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21 January 1863
He warns her not to get the oxen shod just yet, but if one of the wagon wheels must be fixed, so be it. He asks for tobacco and gin though he has not been drinking much at all. Mose and Charley make good tent mates.
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16 January 1863
Willard does not have much to do in the ambulance corps yet. Bruce is currently Sergeant of the guard. He writes that the prospect of war seems rather dull and they expect it to be over by July. He warns her against Kniffin again and advises her to...
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He believes he has the best Colonel in the whole army.
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18 January 1863
He and Willard went down to Fairfax where they discovered the seminary had been turned into a hospital. He describes the history of the building. Frank Hotchings came to visit him and Willard.
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19 January 1863
Libbie read that there is a lot of intervention from France. Mr. Kniffin has broke the sleigh. She talks about the sheep and the cows.
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26 January 1863
They are all well. She is preparing to send him another box, this time with pies. Palmer, himself, has said he does not trust Kniffin.
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22 January 1863
She heard that Capt. Derrance resigned but does not know the reason. The children miss him and ask if he's coming to dinner frequently.She thinks the separation is making them strong.
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Partial letter. She remarks that there has been very little sleighing this winter. Kniffin has been taking bark to the store. He has been sick.She heard he has a chance for promotion.
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23 January 1863
He wishes her good luck with the lambs and the cows. He hopes Kniffin has drawn the bark and asks how much wood he has cut. They think the paymaster may be coming soon.
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She asks him to send her letters home and talks of a special wine she makes.
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28 January 1863
He uses poetic language to describe how his love has grown exponentially since being apart from her. Lt. Clark is sick. Gorton and Dewitt have rheumatism. He tells her not to pay Kniffin too much.
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May 3, 1863
Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865
to Mother
Describes how they got across Bear RIver to meet the enemy where they immediately began fighting. The enemy rescued some of their prisoners. Next day they marched back and camped near a mountain.
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March 7, 1864
Completely faded.
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September 16, 1862
He talks about the new clothes he has purchases and received from the army. He bought new shirts and received a new blanket.
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August 24, 1862
to Sister
He talks about mutual friends and acquaintances. He is glad Robert did not enlist because he wold not have liked a soldier's life all. He also notes that chaplain returned. Written in Camp Montgomery
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April 24, 1862
to Father
The 42nd regiment passed by and he got to see people he hadn't seen in a while. One of four gunboats was captured in battle. Afterwarwards more than half the company was sick but are feeling better now. The weather has been good and a lot of fruit is...
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April 29, 1862
Yesterday there was skirmishing among the pickets. They also received strict orders not to cross the lines of their division except on business. The weather has been pleasant.
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June 3, 1862
He is writing from the hospital where he has been ill with fever. Now, however, he is doing much better but will stay a little longer before resuming hard duty.
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November 30, 1861
They got on a steamer bound for St. Louis where he met a friend who entrusted a package with hiim. Written at Benton Barracks (also know as Camp Benton).
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December 18, 1861
On Thursday night they were taken out of their tents to go to Stewratsville. Theye were expected to have a major skirmish there. But nothing happened. Written at Benton Barracks (also know as Camp Benton).
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December 27, 1861
to Brother
There are some who say they have defective arms but he thinks their weapons are very well-made. They have been living on 2 meals per days and he has enjoyed good health. They march at midnight looking for Rebels but did not find any.
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March 30, 1862
He wants his father to send him newspapers like the Independent. The weather has been pleasant. More troops keep arriving.
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July 4, 1862
The weather has been warm and apples are growing. Lately, he has been learning how to cook, They are camped in a pleasant place. Written in Camp Montgomery
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July 27, 1862
There is less sickness than at any other time among the company.Gen. Oglesbee visited the hospital. Docctor Humphrey was appointed assistant surgeon. His mother urged him to get a discharge but he is not sick enough for one.Written in Camp Montgomery
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13 May 1897
Shiloh National Park
Photograph of Shiloh National Park. Inscription on the back reads: "View showing superintendant's lodge and park of Shiloh cemetary. Also 200 cannon hereafter to be placed on Shiloh National Park, May 13th, 1897." Lt. Laurens Wolcott is standing at...
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Circa 1861-1864
Calling Card for Laurens Wolcott
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Tompkins' N.Y. Gallery, fl. 1861-1865
Photograph of Lt. Laurens Wolcott
Inscription on back reads: "Lt. Laurens W. Wolcott. 52nd Ills. Vol. Inf." Published by Tompkins' N.Y. Gallery, 34 Canal St., Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Wykes, fl. 1862
Wolcott Coat of Arms
In Latin it reads: "Nullius Addictus Jurare In Verba Magistri," ["(being) not obliged to swear allegiance to a master."]
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[Laurens Wolcott]
Photo bust of Lt. Laurens W. Wolcott.
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25 June 1862
McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864
to Maryann and Rebecca June McFadden
There was a skirmish, during which they took six prisoners. He chatted with one of the prisoners who was confident they would win depsite the odds.
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24 October 1862
He hopes there will be a couple of new regiments coming to reinforce them.
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14 January 1863
to Sisters
The Sandy river has raised, so all the boats and cavalry and artillery is going to start up the river. He mentions a John. He talks about some of the other boys, including Harrison, the cook.
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17 June 1863
He is now in Tennesee. Picket duty is heavy but he can tolerate it. He talks about the health status of mnay friends and acquaintances. He can't believe it's been 21 months since he went away.
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8 August 1863
Right now they drill for an hour and a half each day. They do a skirmish drill and a battalion drill. He describes each to his sisters. He was sorry to hear that his mother was sick. Gen. Rosy and Gen. Garfield stopped by.
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6 August 1864
Mays, Wesley, fl. 1862
to Daniel Kestor
A notice of the death of a friend.who died on the battlefield.
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11 November 1861
No year. He wishes he could have seen Uncle Lions when he came to visit. He hopes to get a furlough. A fellow soldier, Sam Vandevort, asked if he could draw his picture.
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4 June 1861
No year. John is sick. He speculates on where they will go and how they will be transported after they are given marching orders. They might be put on a boat or a passenger car, but most likely they will be put in a Hog car and be "crowded in like...
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July 26
Harrison has the yellow jaundice. He tells his sisters not to listen to stories about how hard a soldier's life is. It is not that bad. For the moment, he has everything he needs.
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She worries about his sharing a tent and thinks he might contract diseases. A friend's wife is going to visit her husband in camp but she does not wish to go because she doesn't think it suitable for women.
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They have sent him various items, icluding dried fruit, pies, ham, popcorn, etc.
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She attended a sanitary aid society meeting. She wonders how she will get the haying done this year. She talks of the possibility of hiring someone to help her.
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31 January 1863
They have had new drilling for several days. They also had monthly inspection and full dress parade.
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