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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.114 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: On Picket Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 August 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

He read in the paper that his company would be broken up into 3 divisions used to guard the railroad. He would like that, although there is no sign of it happening. Running the farm and the selling of a hen is discussed.

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