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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02173.40 Author/Creator: Scarborough, William H. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Mouth of White River, AR Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 January 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.7 x 22.3 cm. Order a Copy

He compares his childhood to the present circumstances. The days are rainy and downcast. There have been a couple cases of small pox in the regiment and it may spread.

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