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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.018 Author/Creator: Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 April 1863 Pagination: 8 p. ; envelope. ; 13.8 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

She wishes he could see his children. they need to get the wagon mended and Kniffin is building a stone boat in the barn. They are still dissatisfied with the amount of hay.

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