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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.043 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Near Warrenton Junction Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 September 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

He rants about Kniffin again and advises her on how to deal with him. He gives her a break down of how he has spent his money and how he wants her to spend the the money he sent her.

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