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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.336 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 9.5 cm Order a Copy

He says she is right not to keep money in the house. He doesn't think she will be able to pay debts "out of her butter."

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