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Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865 to Father and Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02173.04 Author/Creator: Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Milligan's Bend Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 03 April 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 14 x 21.7 cm. Order a Copy

Daniel Wright paid them a visit recently. William sent lots of mail with him. One soldier in the company died recently, leaving behind a wife and children.

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