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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.094 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Bridgeport, AL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 March 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20.5 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

He advises her on how to sell butter and to who. He asks her how she would feel if he reenlisted for two more years.

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