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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.133 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Bridgeport, AL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 April 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13 cm, Width: 20.7 cm Order a Copy

He prays for strength and knows taht people at home are parying for him and this gives him courage.

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