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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.231 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Gen Rengous Hearts Island, NY Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 July 1865 Pagination: 3.5 p. : envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

They were officially mustered out and taken to New York. At the Astor House they saw General Hooker and gave him three cheers. Bruce does not like most of the officials however because they seem only to care for themselves and not the soldiers.

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