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Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865 to Bruce Elmore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.008 Author/Creator: Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 March 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope. Height: 13.8 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

Nelson Reynolds is home and he looks good. Her father heard that all the captains in the regiment had or were going to resign and come home. She then talks about her farm animals.

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