Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865 to Parents
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02173.22 Author/Creator: Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Decrows Point, TX Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 January 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 22.5 x 28 cm. Order a Copy
He has gained quite a bit of weight since he first went into the army. So far the Texas Rebel cavalry have lost 100 men. The report is that they are now evacuating Galveston.
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