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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.212 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Alexandria, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 May 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Rations have been scarce and they have been marching for days. he has never wanted to go home more. Was written near Alexandria, Virginia.

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