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18 March 1865
Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865
to Maria
General Grant is in the area. has a paper giving a full account of Sheridan's actions but has no way to send it right now. Written at City Point- now named Hopewell
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20 March 1865
Levi left his trunk on boat of City Point. heard that Capt. Manville was relieved of duty but does not know who will succeed him. thinks hoops must be going out of style because his cousins aren't wearing them.
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27 March 1865
the enemy attacked the 9th and 2nd corp. describes the Comissary Quarters. believes that men can live more comfortably apart from women than women can by themselves.
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31 March 1865
had to sleep under a canvas instead of a tent one night. General Sheridan is operating with them with 25,000 cavalry. saw a black band that he enjoyed. the battle continues.
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16 April 1865
Levi was a prisoner for over 24 hours. tells this story and of his escape.describes the details of Lee's surrender.w rites that the government is enlisting and hiring many blacks in Richmond.
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23 April 1865
writes that it will be quite a while before they are discharged. describes the land and the weather. lists how many wagons and ambulances they have.
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17 May 1865
2 miles from Alexandria. describes the terrain. when they marched on Richmond, heard a citizen of Richmond say, "the whole North must be here..." Written in a camp near Alexandria.
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1865
to Annis, Lida and Johnny
asks Annis to learn to write better than he can and to be careful with her eyes. intructs her to be grateful for her education. tells Lida and Johnny to play with chickens and horses.
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21 May 1865
to my dear wife
describes the officers who wish to leave the service versus those who wish to remain. w rote in diary about having received money for bonds. lost his handkerchief in Richmond but bought another in Alexandria. Written in a camp near Alexandria.
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1 June 1865
discusses the possibility of moving, possibly out West when he is discharged. Written in a camp near Alexandria
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4 June 1865
tells the story of how they had a covering of evergreen brush put over the tents and it all fell and hit them because they were in too much of a hurry when they put the poles up. doesn't think he'll be home before September. Written in a camp near...
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11 June 1865
describes the decisions of Captains and Generals in his brigade. would like to go to Mount Vernon. saw a farm he is thinking of purchasing. Written in a camp near Alexandria.
GLC08311.47
21 June 1865
tells her when to expect him. tells her to kill the flies before he comes homes. Written in a camp near Alexandria
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30 June 1865
is not sure he can get back in town as soon he expected because they are waiting for the Captain to get back.
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8 July 1865
writes that it won't be less than 2 weeks or possibly longer before he comes home. expects the captain to be dismissed when the troops are mustered out.
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16 February 1867
Mother, fl. 1860-1867
was happy to receive letters from her and Edward. also got tickets from from "those dear children." mentions a Fanny Peck who married a minister.
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26 January 1867
Kulduh is very sick. Charlie comes up with various treatments. mentions Aunt Philena's health as well. thanks Edward for the sweet potatoes.
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31 January 1867
to children
mentions Aunt Holdah, Elmer and the funeral of Henry V.. Champion
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25 February 1867
mentions Aunt Holdah, Elmer and Lyman
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1861-1877
Advertisemnts for A Complete Southern History and Lee and his Generals
2 books published by Richardson and Co.
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5 February 1877
Shorter, J.A., Jr., fl. 1877
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
requests some garden seed.
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31 January 1877
Slinky, N., fl. 1877
"please except my many thanks for your many [illegible]"
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22 February 1877
Glass, J.W., fl. 1877
requests one volume of the Congressional Globe.
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26 October 1877
applying for the position of driver. Written in Hillsdale neighborhood of Washington, D.C..
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10 June 1877
Smiley, N.A., fl. 1877
requests a copy of Mr. Buckley's Digest.
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3 March 1877
Smith, Shillito, fl. 1877
asks for his support for a certain candidate for U.S. Marshal.
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19 February 1877
Stafford, E.K., fl. 1876-1877
informing him that Mr. Lynch has promised to secure his appointment as P.M of Greenville in the event of Hayes being declared president.
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3 January 1876
Curlock, D.S., fl. 1876
asks him to use his influence to have the Hon. G.V Boswell appointed Post Master to fill the vacancy in said town.
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23 January 1877
Sanderlin, J.A., fl. 1877
asks him to send two books by the name of "The Memorial Addresses, Life and Character of Hon. Chris S. Ferry and the Statutes of the United States of America.
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5 March 1877
Emlad, G., fl. 1877
asks that he do all he can for G.V Boswell.
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24 February 1877
regarding Captain S.R Blow, building him up, promoting him.
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18 March 1877
Shockleford, C.G., fl. 1877
mentions the Whig party
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17 March 1877
asks him to see Mr. French
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19 May 1877
Saunders, E.H., fl. 1877
includes letters of endorsement for the position of postmaster
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26 February 1877
Spellman, James J., fl. 1877-1880
writes to thank him for the public documents and garden seeds.
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10 March 1877
informs him that Democrats of the town have started a petition to have someone else appointed post master after his term ends. asks that Bruce protect his rights since he still has one more year left.
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13 April 1877
Stinger, Thomas, fl. 1877
asking for his help in having a southern Republican appointed for the position of marshall.
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8 October 1877
Stuvart, H. Percy, fl. 1877
asks him to see Chalmers regarding an appointment.
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2 November 1877
Henderson, J.H., fl. 1877-1878
writes they are having a lively canvass in the county. also that the two jurisdictments which were brought against him were quashed but they cost him a lot of money. asks Bruce for the money to pay his legal fees.
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1877
Doroming, L. J., fl. 1877
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11 March1877
been waiting for a long time to hear from Bruce regarding a photo. acknowledges Bruce's political troubles. thinks Lousiana is doomed.
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8 September 1877
Snow, Addie R., fl. 1877
discusses the appointment of P.M.
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13 October 1877
Feneer, N.D., fl. 1877
informing him that his appointment is probationary and the probationary period has expired.
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21 September 1877
discusses the upcoming election and his motivation for running.
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26 November 1877
Lee, Oscar, fl. 1877
pleads his case to Bruce. just a poor young man and a poor mother and father.
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10 September 1877
Livingston, H.L., fl. 1877
writes that he has not enough money to pay the lawyer. mentions H.R. Campbell.
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Hazelia, J.M., fl. 1877
writes they would like the money back which they loaned him. have written four or five times now.
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21 April 1877
Leachman, R., fl. 1877-1878
aware of his appeal and asks for his support when his application comes up.
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26 April 1877
Leachman, R.E., fl. 1877
wishes to thank him for past favors. assures him he is not one of those people who thinks he can secure any office for him and he would not try to abuse his influence.
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30 May 1877
Davis, A.A., fl. 1877
the post master has put in an application to make the post office a separating or distributing office. argues that he is an old man now and this favor should be granted.
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