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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02173.28 Author/Creator: Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Blakely, AL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 April 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21.2 cm, Width: 33 cm Order a Copy

Fort Spanish was evacuated after a siege of 12 days and capturing 500 prisoners and 33 pieces of cannon. The next morning they marched and soon they ran into heavy musketry. Their men were charging the fort. Over 3000 men were taken prisoner.

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