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Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865 to Parents

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02173.02 Author/Creator: Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 28, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 21.7 cm Order a Copy

He was sick for the last two weeks but is now feeling quite well.

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