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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.153 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 August 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26.5 cm Order a Copy

He hopes Sherman will be able to get the Rebels out of Atlanta and take them prisoners. He writes they have so much to be thankful for and will have to trust that the end is near.

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