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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.149 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 July 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

He asks her to tell WIllard he has not collected all his pay yet. He thinks that if she get the money they're owed, she can pay all their dates. And if Willard wants his pay, to let him have it.

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