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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02173.07 Author/Creator: Scarborough, William H. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Near Vicksburg, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 May 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

He was sorry to hear of the mare's death. They have since left Perkins' Plantation. It was a hard march. They are in the midst of a battle and can hear Rebels' shells overhead.

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