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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.042 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 September 1863 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope Height: 13.8 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

They were ordered to change camps. He informs her that he wants a pair of boots and gives her the necessary details for having them made.

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