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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.159 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Chattahooche River Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 August 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

The forefinger of his right hand is sore and he cannot use it to write. Therefore most of the letter is illegible

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