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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.115 Author/Creator: Elmore, Libbie (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 August 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 12.5 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

They have heard that Willard is quite sick, so Bruce's father is going to Washington to see him. Tom will be seeing Bruce soon.

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