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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.090 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Bridgeport, AL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 March 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 13.5 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

He scolds her for not getting her shoes made out of calf skin instead of kipp. He is anxious to know how the town meeting went He has been having pancakes every morning.

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