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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.192 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Near Goldsboro, NC Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 March 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 12.7 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

He received berries and tobacco from her for which he is very grateful. They should get some new clothes soon. Lt. Brown went foraging with a party of men the other day and was attacked by the Rebels.

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