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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.239 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Arlington, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 October 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 13 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

They have spent most of their time on picket duty but there has been very little drilling. Willard is not very well. Written at Upton Hill

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