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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.254 Author/Creator: Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 November 1862 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

She talks about various animals on the farm like the oxen, the pig and the calves. She wishes she could send another care package.

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