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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.091 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Bridgeport, AL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 06 March 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

He discuses some food she recently sent him and which food had rotted and which had saved well. He is doing well and has sent some money home. He thanks her for everything she has sent.

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