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Hill, E., fl. 1862-1865 to Bruce Elmore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.252 Author/Creator: Hill, E., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 November 1862 Pagination: 8 p. : envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Letter from his father and Libbie. Father writes he is glad bruce keep his courage and unwavering faith. Libbie writes that they are all well and live in comfort. He should not worry about her being too saving like the neighbors, for example.

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