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Elmore, Bruce (fl. 1862-1865) to Libbie Elmore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.139 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Near Marietta, GA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 13 x 20.7 cm. Order a Copy

They are still moving to the left but there have been no skirmishes since he last wrote. There has been a lot of rain lately. Their company is small at present because so many are in the ambulance corps.

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