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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02173.19 Author/Creator: Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Berwick City, LA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 October 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

They took the railroad to Brashies City. They will have about 200 miles to march. He requests socks.

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