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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.036 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: West Point, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 May 1863 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 13.8 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

He discusses finances with her and then tells her about the food they've been eating. He said they mainly drill these days and describes his daily activities.

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