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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.057 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Lookout Valley, TN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 November 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 13.8 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

There was another fight in the vicinity between Sherman's corps. and the Rebels. They came out the winner. Letter is very faded.

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