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If his brothers are drafted, he advises them to go to the army of the Cumberland or Tennessee as they will have an easier time there. He does not want them in the same regiment that he is in because he will be unable to help them.

GLC02173.47

to Mr. James Scarborough

no year.

GLC02173.53

to Mr. James Scarborough

date cannot be read

GLC02173.56

to Mr. James Scarborough

no date.

GLC02173.59

Dr. Certificate

Document stating that Scarborough was wounded in the finger and they will have to amputate.

GLC02173.48

to Mr. James Scarborough

no year.

GLC02173.54

to Mr. James Scarborough

date cannot be read

GLC02173.57

to Mrs. James Scarborough

no date.

GLC02173.52

to Mr. James Scarborough

no date.

GLC02173.55

[Collection of William H. Scarborough, B company, 96th regiment, Ohio, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .59]

Scarborough was a Private in the Ohio 96th Vols. Consists of correspondence as well as an invitation to an 1886 reunion of his regiment. The collection also includes three 1940 documents regarding his death and war injury.

GLC02173

to Father and Mother

They've been marching for four days. John Larr is currently in the hospital. He, himself has a cold and has been exempt from duty for two days. He requests a pair of boots be made for him.

GLC02173.01

to Father and Mother

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.

GLC02173.03

to Father

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.

GLC02173.06

to Parents

He is writing from the hospital where there are over 200 patients. He has heard the hospital may be moved. He mentions Rebel Johnson and how he doesn't think they can catch him after the fall of Vicksburg.

GLC02173.09

to Father

He mentions a Capt. Leonard, whom he thinks every one will like because he is a very sociable gentleman. In Mississippi, the regiment has won most battles

GLC02173.12

to Parents

He is healthy and happy because he received a lot of mail recently. Their sharp shooters are within gun shot of Fort Morgan.

GLC02173.15

to Parents

He is ill. His head hurts and he has fever and chills, all of which he thinks is the result of a severe cold. He mentions the easiness of the drills which only have to be done 2 hours a day. Was written near New Orleans, Louisiana.

GLC02173.18

to Parents

He is now in Texas. He briefly descibes the sea journey which brought him there. The water they drink is quite brackish. But the boys seem to be good health nonetheless. Written along Matagorda Bay in Texas.

GLC02173.21

to Father and Mother

Daniel Wright paid them a visit recently. William sent lots of mail with him. One soldier in the company died recently, leaving behind a wife and children.

GLC02173.04

to Parents

He was sorry to hear of the mare's death. They have since left Perkins' Plantation. It was a hard march. They are in the midst of a battle and can hear Rebels' shells overhead.

GLC02173.07

to Father

The hospital was broken up and the regiment is headed toward Jackson, MS. He would like very much to help with the harvest but the prospect looks rather bleak.

GLC02173.10

to Father

It is reported that they are going to New Orleans next. One of his fellow soldiers accidentally drowned himself the other day when he went down to the river to swim.

GLC02173.13

to Father

Yesterday they had a grand review in which General Banks reviewed them, He talks about how the life of a soldier is actually pretty nice.

GLC02173.16

to Father, Mother, Brother, Sister

They took the railroad to Brashies City. They will have about 200 miles to march. He requests socks.

GLC02173.19

to Father

They just got paid for four months. They received orders to leave that morning from the river.He is feeling good.

GLC02173.05