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Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865 to Bruce Elmore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.273 Author/Creator: Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 December 1862 Pagination: 8 p. : envelope ; 13.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Mr Reynolds came to visit and he talked about Nelson who is sick and in the hospital. She tells a story of how the doctor had his wagon nearby and a couple of boys painted the horse and put axle grease on the seat.

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