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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.006 Author/Creator: Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 March 1863 Pagination: 8 p. ; envelope. ; 13.8 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

She wants him to try to get a furlough for the summer months. She plans to send one of his photographs to Carrie Divine. A lot of visitors have come to the house lately, and she mentions several people,

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