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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02173.15 Author/Creator: Scarborough, William H. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Near Fort Morgan Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 August 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 13.2 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

He is healthy and happy because he received a lot of mail recently. Their sharp shooters are within gun shot of Fort Morgan.

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