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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.230 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Alexandria, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 July 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Since the officers have so much to do, they can't get mustered out until next Thursday and then they have to wait for transportation. It could take another three weeks for them to get discharged and paid out. Was written near Alexandria, Virginia.

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