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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.087 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Bridgeport, AL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 01 April 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

Tom Smith gives a good price for the spruce and he advises her to sell the hemlock to Bill Simpson. The weather has not been pleasant lately. He has heard from Willard again who is well.

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