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Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865 to Bruce Elmore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.240 Author/Creator: Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Fallsburgh Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 October 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 13 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Aunt Sarah is very ill and not expected to live. Libbie has had a toothache. She feels bad that she lives in comfort while he is exposed to danger and suffering.

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