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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.055 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 November 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.8 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

He is weak from living on hard tack. He mentions a John Evens who wants a place by Spring. If only she could sell for 12000.

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