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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.002 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Fort Worth, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 March 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.8 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

The Lt. Col is currently on court martial business and he hopes it will not be much longer. He is currently on furlough but warns Libbie not to get her hopes up high that he, himself, will get a furlough.

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