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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.028 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Suffolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 May 1863 Pagination: 6 p. : Order a Copy

He finally got paid yesterday. It's been quiet lately except for a little sharpshooting. He mentions paying Reynolds and getting the wagon fixed.

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