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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.157 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 August 1864 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

He discusses selling the barn and how there is not much prospect of such a thing. He acknowledges that she has increased the number of sheep. He discusses the pros and cons of selling the farm again Was written near Atlanta, Georgia.

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