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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.034 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: West Point, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 May 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; envelope. ; 20.5 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

He does not think kniffin will make any improvement to the farm, knowing him the way he does. He tells the story of how they came to a plantation and took some chickens with them by twisting some of their necks.

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