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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.187 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Savannah, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 13, 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 10.2 cm Order a Copy

He says they are still stuck in a Carolina swamp. Captain Bruin has just come to the regiment. Back side features an order to guards and patrolmen. Written near Savannah, Georgia

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