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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.338 Author/Creator: Elmore, Libbie (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 March 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : 13.7 x 14.5 cm. Order a Copy

Kniffin took the oxen last night and went visiting a friend of theirs. Her lambs are doing fine. She feeds her sheep a special diet of oats and corn.

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