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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.256 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 13.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

He reports on the health of the regiment. Leroy has rheumatism really bad. Meanwhile the regiment is improving in drills.

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