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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02173.18 Author/Creator: Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 September 1863 Pagination: 3.5 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

He is ill. His head hurts and he has fever and chills, all of which he thinks is the result of a severe cold. He mentions the easiness of the drills which only have to be done 2 hours a day. Was written near New Orleans, Louisiana.

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