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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02173.44 Author/Creator: Scarborough, William H. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 26.5 cm. Order a Copy

Pages missing. He has not heard from Mollie nor Phil since they got married. They are now in the 1st brigade, 13th army corps. No new cases of small pox have been discovered.

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