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Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 to Libbie Elmore [incomplete]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.017 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter Date: circa April 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 13.8 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

The Colonel is now on furlough due to illness. He explains to Libbie that it is difficult to get a furlough and even if you get one they don't grant them for more than ten days unless there is some extenuating circumstance like sickness.

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