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At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.259 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Upton Hill, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 November 1862 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope ; 13.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

They occupy a very pleasant post currently and it is a soldier's dream. THeir folks are planning to send Willard something in the mail. He requests butter, mince pies and cake.

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