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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.074 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Bridgeport, AL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 January 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.5 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

Lt. Col Watkins is now in command and Col. Brighton is in command of the brigade men. Once again he warns of the difficulties of sending packages. A lot of the men are sick.

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