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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.136 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Smoky Gap, GA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 May 1864 Pagination: 2.5 p. ; 13 x 20.7 cm. Order a Copy

He is doing well and hears that they are getting a pay raise soon. There was some fighting but they were not engaged.

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