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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.168 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 October 1864 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

They have been having very good food lately. He requests another pair of socks. he worries about her health because she works too hard.

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