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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.033 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: West Point, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 May 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

The Colonel has resigned due to his health. The news from Hooker and Banks is good. He believes her calculations about the farm are good and if they want to take possession before next Spring they must pay something now.

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