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Elmore, WIllard, fl. 1862-1865 to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.204 Author/Creator: Elmore, WIllard, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Acworth, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 June 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 17.3 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

He describes his daily routine to his father. They must be ready to start out each day with the ambulances. He mentions the crops that are growing in the area such as corn and wheat. Was written near Acworth, Georgia.

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