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04 March 1864

Elmore, Will, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He writes that the soldiers are living well and many have grown fat. There is plenty of food and the boxes they get from hom help out a lot. Dekay, another soldier, is Bruce's tent mate and they get along well.

GLC06588.092

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