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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.297 Author/Creator: Elmore, Libbie (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 January 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.5 x 26.5 cm. Order a Copy

They are all well. She is preparing to send him another box, this time with pies. Palmer, himself, has said he does not trust Kniffin.

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