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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.079 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Bridgeport, AL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 8, 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 32 cm Order a Copy

He writes that things are going the same as usual with picket duty. The food is the same but they are building a bake-house for the brigade. He heard from Willard who is well.

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