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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.143 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1861-1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

They were all recently given six months pay. Tobacco is scarce. He asks her to send some eggs for Palen.

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