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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.200 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Raleigh, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 April 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

General Sherman has made an agreement with General Johnston and he he expects soon to send the army home. He mentions Lincoln's assassination.Willard is not doing too well. He tell her to make sure there are plenty of potatoes when he comes home. Written near Raleigh, North Carolina

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