Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865 to Bruce Elmore
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.210 Author/Creator: Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 May 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 13.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy
Libbie has heard they are coming to Washington and read that all or part of Sherman's army had reached their destination. She prays he won't be sent to Texas to fight guerillas. She is busily prearing her garden for corn and potatoes.
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