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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.037 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: West Point, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 May 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; envelope. ; 13.8 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

A lot of the men are sick witth dysentary and diarrehea. A man he mentioned before has since died of illness. On a happier note, they just got new clothes.

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