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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.177 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 21, 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 12 cm, Width: 21.4 cm Order a Copy

Peskey is down with chronic diarrhea. Dekay is well. He heard Willard is doing great. They get some clothes but they really need more clothes.

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