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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.129 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Bridgeport, AL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 April 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 13 x 20.7 cm. Order a Copy

They have orders to be ready to take the field and they are under Hooker. He asks if she has sold the cows yet.

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