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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.279 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Upton Hill, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 December 1862 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope ; 13.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

They received orders to pack their knapsacks and three days rations and march. They were going on picket when they heard there was a raid of 1500 Rebel cavalry somewhere in the vicinity. He describes their strategy. Then they were ordered to march gain. Pages missing.

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