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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.197 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Raleigh, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 April 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 12.7 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

From Goldsboro, they marched for four days where they had a skirmish with the Rebel cavalry.They don't know what Gen. Johnston intends to do next Written near Raleigh, North Carolina

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