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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.051 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Bridgeport, AL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 October 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.8 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

He writes that they have had a long rain since they last talked. He hopes that one day the long separation will be over and he will be able to clasp her in his arms. He asks about Willard.

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