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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.080 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Bridgeport, AL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 23, 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

He is glad she sold the oxen and thinks she is getting to be quite the business woman.In other news , Willard did not get his pay and is not well at present.

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