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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.198 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Raleigh, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 April 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 12.7 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

General Johnston finally agreed to surrender to General Sherman. Willard and Dekay are both doing well. Written near Raleigh, North Carolina

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