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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.044 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 September 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 13.8 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

They moved recently, which prevented his writing sooner. Some of their gnerals heard that the Rebels were planning a raid and they were ordered to stack arms. It turns out they were over prepared because nothing actually happened.

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