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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.020 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Fort Worth, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; envelope. ; 13.8 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

He has been in service for eight months and he has not been paid for five and a half months. He has enclosed a portrail of Col. Gurney (not included here) who is not well-liked by the men.

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