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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02173.47 Author/Creator: Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

If his brothers are drafted, he advises them to go to the army of the Cumberland or Tennessee as they will have an easier time there. He does not want them in the same regiment that he is in because he will be unable to help them.

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