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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02173.24 Author/Creator: Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Matagorda Penninsula, TX Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 13, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

The duty is heavy and the rations are short lately so the boys grumble. SOmetimes the soldiers go foraging for food like chickens

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