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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.056 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1861-1864 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 10 cm Order a Copy

Eight men have been detailed from his company to to go on another expedition, though he does not say what it is.

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