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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.321 Author/Creator: Elmore, Libbie (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 February 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : 13.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

She got in a terrible fight with Kniffin who told her to act like a decent woman. He thought she told someone that he owed too much and was not to be trusted when she actually tried to convince the man he only owed 3 or 4 dollars.

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