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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;antoRCB, post: 9904296, member: 88319&quot;]That inscription is definitely intriguing, especially with the connection to the Civil War and the 8th Iowa Regiment. If it&#039;s correct, the inscription could be from Charles Scott Jr., who served in that regiment, potentially making the book a unique artifact with personal ties to the Civil War.</p><p><br /></p><p>Given that Big Black River Bridge was a significant site in 1863, seeing a reference to it dated 1864 is fascinating. The timing could indicate this inscription was made during the post-battle occupation or while Scott was still stationed in the area.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you&#039;re looking to dig deeper, researching both the 8th Iowa Regiment’s movements post-1863 and tracking down more personal details on Charles Scott Jr. might shed further light. Additionally, comparing the handwriting style with other documented writings of the time could help verify the inscription&#039;s authenticity. A family historian might also value this piece highly, as suggested by Debora in the forum.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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