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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.130 Author/Creator: Elmore, WIllard, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 April 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 13 cm, Width: 20.7 cm Order a Copy

There are citizens in the area that are a little mad that from now on, rations will only be given to those under government employment. He mentions a Ted.

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