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Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 to Kniffin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.085 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: New Bern, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 09 April 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

He writes that he heard from Libbie that Kniffin is already out of hay and he accuses Kniffin of being wasteful. He also criticizes his handling of the cows.

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