Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 to Libbie Elmore
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.183 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Chattanooga, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 14, 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.2 cm, Width: 22 cm Order a Copy
He hopes the proposed bill to raise the soldiers' wages passes. They are trying to bribe the soldiers into renlisting for another two years when their time is up with 30 day furlough and a bounty. He mentions the lack of vegetables and the need for better rations. Was written near Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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