Skinkle, Esbon (fl. 1864-1892) to unknown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.32.41 Author/Creator: Skinkle, Esbon (fl. 1864-1892) Place Written: Wiscoy, Minnesota Type: Autograph letter signed Date: November 1865 Pagination: 3p. : envelope ; 20 x 24.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his brother. Informs him that he has married and expects many happy days. Discusses the farm and the upcoming spring work. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.
Esbon Skinkle enlisted as a private on 24 August 1864. He mustered into "K" Co. MN 11th Infantry. He mustered out on 26 June 1865 at St Paul, MN. He died 18 April 1892.
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