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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.116 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Southeast of Warrenton Junction Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 August 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

He is concerned because Hettie and mother told him that Libbie is not well. yesterdaday they received orders to report to the railroad in order to join their old division but the order was countermanded and they returned to their old camp.

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