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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.138 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Marietta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 June 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 13 cm, Width: 20.7 cm Order a Copy

They have been moving towards the left of their lines, all the while skirmishing with the enemy.Only two of their men have been wounded so far. Their Captain is sick and so is Palen. Was written near Marietta, Georgia.

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