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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.221 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 June 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Bruce writes that he is a little unwell. He looks forward to seeing his children and talks about when he may get discharged again. He tells her if she can sell the farm for a 1000, to just let it go and not to lose the sale again.

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