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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.277 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Upton Hill, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 December 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

They have heard considerable fighting in the direction of Fredricksburg. Nineteen of their company are in the hospital at Washington.

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