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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.324 Author/Creator: Elmore, Libbie (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 February 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : 22 x 8.8 cm. Order a Copy

She doesn't believe there is much danger of Kniffin leaving right away because he has talked about his tasks such as putting shoes on the oxen and so forth.

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