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Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865 to Bruce Elmore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.337 Author/Creator: Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 March 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

She went to the Falls with Mother and Father where they had the list of all her trades. They promptly wrote her a check and called her a smart woman. Later she had a visit from Leroy's family.

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