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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.207 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Raleigh, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 April 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 14.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

General Sherman has ordered the army to march to Richmond and to continue toward Washington they think by the middle of May. He lists some promotions in the regiment. Written near Raleigh, North Carolina

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