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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.142 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Penesaw, MD Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 June 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

The general opinion was that they should move right, though there don't seem to be signs of moving. Since he last spoke to her, his regiment has lost no men, though several have been wounded

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