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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.140 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Marietta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 June 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

They have managed to push the Rebels back a bit. There has been skirmishing. No one in their regiment has been hurt recently but other regiments have not been so lucky. He is doing well. Was written near Marietta, Georgia.

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