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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.248 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Upton Hill, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 November 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

He liked the penmanship example from Eddie. He recommends keeping the sheep salted to prevent them from getting poisoned. They have been having great weather.

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