Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 to Libbie Elmore
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.228 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Alexandria, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 July 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy
He writes that the other soldiers are getting drunk for Independence Day. He wishes he could have spent the day with her. "Freedom is no longer a doubtful trial, but a certainty..." he says referring to the recent victory. He wishes she could hire help on the farm but thinks she is doing well. Was written near Alexandria, Virginia
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