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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.099 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 June 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26.5 cm Order a Copy

He is glad to hear that everyone is so well. In addition to rations, he tells her that they have also been foraging. They have killed a few chickens and a few pigs.

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