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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.211 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Falling Creek, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 May 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 13.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

After nine days of marching they are within 7 or 8 miles of Richmond. Willard is corporal of train guard. As always, he hopes to be home soon. Written near Falling Creek, Virginia.

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