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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.182 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Near Savannah, GA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 January 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.2 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

He advises her to sell all but a cow or a hog if she feels she needs one. He wishes he could have seen the children on Christmas morning. he has felt unwell. Emmit was badly wounded.

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