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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.218 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 June 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

They have not been paid. He is anxious to get home to do the haying this year but knows it will be impossible. He says she must do the best she can without him.

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