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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02173.03 Author/Creator: Scarborough, William H. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Milligan's Bend Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 March 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 14 x 21.7 cm. Order a Copy

He has received any mail from his parents in two months but he has received mail from others. There have been a few cases of small pox. They do not know how long they'll remain in the present area.

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