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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.332 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Near Ft. Worth Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 28, 1863 Pagination: 4.5 p. : envelope : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Last sheet is small piece of paper. Her letters give him such pleasrue. If Kniffin wants to stay, he says she might as well let him, but be careful.Their Colonel is sitting president for a court martial

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