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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.127 Author/Creator: Elmore, WIllard, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Stanton Hospital Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 5, 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 13 x 20.7 cm. Order a Copy

He can't find a package that was sent to Bruce though he has tried in vain. It seems to have been lost in the mail. He anxious to hear news about the regiment since he has been sick for so long.

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