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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.023 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Suffolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; envelope. ; 20.5 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

He changes his mind about the lowest price he will accept for the farm. He warns her to trust Kniffin. He lets her in on the news that there is a large Union force where he is and it is increasing.

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