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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.242 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Arlington, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 November 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 13 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

He describes Piquet or Grand Guard duty to Libbie. He is sorry to hear about her toothache and Sarah's sickness. He says officer French is not as disagreeable as he once was ever since he was superseded by Lt. Col. Boughton. Written at Upton Hill

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