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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.123 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Near Warrenton Junction Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 August 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 26.2 cm Order a Copy

Clark is in a hospital and Palen is away on sick furlough. He is positive Willard will be leaving on sick furlough soon as well, though he has not heard from him in a while.

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