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Hill, E., fl. 1862-1865 to Bruce Elmore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.322 Author/Creator: Hill, E., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 18, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

A letter from his brother. He talks about shelling corn and school which he feels has done him a great deal of good.

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