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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.288 Author/Creator: Elmore, Libbie (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 January 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

She has been visiting his sister and family.Later she will see his grandmother. She heard that his Col. gave orders for the officers to shoot any men that showed fear

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