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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.284 Author/Creator: Elmore, Libbie (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21 x 26.2 cm. Order a Copy

The weather has warmed up and the sleighing is all gone. She tells him she has been fighting with Kniffin, as usual.

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