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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.235 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 October 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 11 x 16.5 cm. Order a Copy

He describes his journey so far. There was marching in the rain and staying in a hotel where he only got bread and cheese for dinner. Theyw ere ordered not to buy anything to eat or drink, but he got a mince pie anyway.

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