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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.112 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Near Warrenton Junction Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 July 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

The regiment started for New York for the purpose of bring drafted men down. Willard has dysentary. He believes there is a good chance the war will end soon.

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