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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.299 Author/Creator: Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Partial letter. She remarks that there has been very little sleighing this winter. Kniffin has been taking bark to the store. He has been sick.She heard he has a chance for promotion.

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