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

GLC02173.06

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GLC#
GLC02173.06-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
April 22, 1863
Author/Creator
Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865
Title
to Father
Place Written
Holmes Plantation, LA
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 21.7 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

It is his birthday and he is 24. He would love to be at home but he understands how necessary it is for him to be here. He expects a battle soon and he hopes a speedy peace to follow.

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