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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02173.16 Author/Creator: Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Near Carrolton Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 August 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

Yesterday they had a grand review in which General Banks reviewed them, He talks about how the life of a soldier is actually pretty nice.

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