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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.206 Author/Creator: Elmore, Libbie (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 April 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 14.5 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

She heard a report that Grant was shot on his way to Sherman's army but she does not believe it. Tom and Jim are mentioned. She does believe that Sherman may have been bribed by Jefferson Davis.

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