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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.105 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: White House, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 July 1863 Pagination: 8 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

He thinks they may stay where they are for some time. He mentions Hooker and Lee. He discusses the selling of the Spruce.

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