13 January 1865

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He compares his childhood to the present circumstances. The days are rainy and downcast. There have been a couple cases of small pox in the regiment and it may spread.

GLC02173.40

1 April 1865

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to ones at home

Mobile is visible from where they are now. There have been three wounded men but no losses. he got their letters.

GLC02173.41

25 May 1865

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to ones at home

He calls the Confederate cause "desperate." He refers to his country as a "a precious jewel." As he writes a loud explosion is heard.

GLC02173.42

9 June 1865

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Everyone is in good spirits because they'll be heading home.

GLC02173.43

1865

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

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.

GLC02173.44

1865

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

He saw his cousin George who transferred to a Marin Brigade. Geroge surprised him and they ended up talking all night.

GLC02173.45

1865

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

He briefly describes Kentucky, noting the crops and the scenery.

GLC02173.46

circa 1861-1865

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

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

circa 1861-1865

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph document signed

Title: Dr. Certificate

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

GLC02173.48

March 15, 1904

Murphy, M.M., fl. 1904

Autograph document signed

Title: Certificate of authentificity

Document stating that the attached paper stating the death of William H. Scarborough is a true copy.

GLC02173.49

March 14, 1904

Murphy, M.M., fl. 1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Comrades of Encampment

Letter to veterans informing them of the death of William H. Scarborough on January 28, 1904.

GLC02173.50

August 17, 1886

Humphreys, C.W., fl. 1886

Printed letter

Title: to Comrades

Invitation to attend the annual reunion of the 96th regiment

GLC02173.51

circa 1861-1865

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. James Scarborough

no date.

GLC02173.52

November 18, 1861

Envelope

Title: to Mr. James Scarborough

no year.

GLC02173.53

July 2, 1861

Envelope

Title: to Mr. James Scarborough

no year.

GLC02173.54

circa 1861-1865

Envelope

Title: to Mr. James Scarborough

no date.

GLC02173.55

circa 1861-1865

Envelope

Title: to Mr. James Scarborough

date cannot be read

GLC02173.56

circa 1861-1865

Envelope

Title: to Mr. James Scarborough

date cannot be read

GLC02173.57

February 12, 1864

Envelope

Title: to Mr. James Scarborough

GLC02173.58

circa 1861-1865

Envelope

Title: to Mr. James Scarborough

no date.

GLC02173.59

6 June 1917

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He writes he is enjoying his work. He may come up to see her before he sails. Their regiment will not be ready active duty until July 10th.

GLC02679.01

18 July 1917

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He drilled the first batallion of the regiment the other day and will send photos.

GLC02679.02

4 August 1917

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed letter signed

Title: to my dear caro

He explains that he does not have much time for writing as he has too many responsibilities. He describes how he runs the boat drill and the raft detail.

GLC02679.03

25 August 1917

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed letter signed

Title: to my dear caro

He writes that he can tell Henry he can sign the Auditorium Lease Guaranty. He is in good health and likes the army food. He had to leave Webster in London to have a tooth fixed.

GLC02679.04

26 August 1917

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

The censor prevents him from writing anything significant but says he is keeping a record of what happens so he will remember after the war. Tomorrow he will have a special birthday dinner. He expects to leave on special detail very soon.

GLC02679.05