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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.012 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Fort Worth, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 March 1863 Pagination: 8 p. : Order a Copy

Worrk on the fortifications is the principle business. Another man died from the railroad incident bring the death toll to 8. They are dying to see the Paymaster.

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