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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02173.05 Author/Creator: Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Milligan's Bend Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 04 April 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 21.7 cm Order a Copy

They just got paid for four months. They received orders to leave that morning from the river.He is feeling good.

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