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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02173.38 Author/Creator: Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Mouth of White River, AR Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 December 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 13 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

He doesn't think they will leave where they are for some time. Most of the boys are healthy but Robert Stillery has been quite sick. John has not written to him for a long time.

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