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Elmore, Bruce (fl. 1862-1865) to [Libbie Elmore]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.038 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.5 x 11 cm. Order a Copy

Possibly with GLC06588.037.
A skirmish broke out between a Rebel battery and a Union gunboat along the river. Letter is torn here. He hopes to hear of some success from their armies.

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