Our Collection

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 #: GLC06588.266 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Upton Hill, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Charles Smith came to visit a few days ago. He thanks Libbie for letting Carrie write to him although he thinks any response from will be very eloquent. He is doing very well. Burnside is currently fighting a terrible battle.

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