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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.118 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 August 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 14 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

He says Willard is gaining strength and he is helping him to walk. He describes the hospital ward.

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