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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.104 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: White House, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 June 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

They have been constantly on the march. So far the Rebels have not attacked, although they have commenced fortifying a litlle but have not progressed. General Spears' cavalry landed on Friday and has gone toward Richmond.

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