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Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865 to Unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.199 Author/Creator: Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 April 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 13 cm, Width: 6.8 cm Order a Copy

She expects her husband will present her with an album upon his return. SHe prefers to leave the sale of the farm until he returns.

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