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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.109 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: 25 miles South of the Potomac Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.5 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

He refers to the rioters in New York that were roughly handled. He says they do not get much news since no papers reach them.

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