1861-1877

Ephemera

Title: Milliner's Business Card

Mrs. N.A. Ingram of Wilmington

GLC02171.08.2

1861-1877

Ephemera

Title: [Small card with bible qoute from Children's Hymn Book]

Behold, I stand at the door and knock...

GLC02171.08.3

1861-1877

Ephemera

Title: [Picture of country life]

Coming thro the Rye is written at the top. features man and woman among corn stalks.

GLC02171.08.4

1861-1877

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Woman praying while child sleeps]

GLC02171.08.5

1861-1877

Hawkeye, fl. 1862

Printed document

Title: Two Brothers Fallen

A tribute to Captain Asbel Fairchild Duncan and Fidelio Hughes Duncan, both of whom died in Winchester after getting wounded in battle.

GLC02171.09

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [Photo of unidentified woman in black dress]

Carte de visite of a woman. Inscription on the enclosure suggests it may be Alice Oliphant.

GLC02171.11

1860

Photograph

Title: [Photo of Mrs. Alice M. Oliphant]

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14 October 1862

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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28 January 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

He was sick for the last two weeks but is now feeling quite well.

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21 March 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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03 April 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

04 April 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

22 April 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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31 May 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

25 June 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Many people are sick with fever and chills.

GLC02173.08

02 July 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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18 July 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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20 July 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is doing extremely well. His finger is almost healed and he will be alble to join his command. He heard that John Farr died though he does not know the cause. He would like very much to go home but the chance is slim.

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1 August 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1 August 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

4 August 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes he is enjoying himself and has received the handkerchief.

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14 August 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

30 August 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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3 September 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Jeff

He is healthy and enjoying himself as usual. He expects to go on another hard campaign in the direction of Mobile. He mentions the grand review by Gen. Banks and says they'll also be reviewed by Gen. Grant.Was written near New Orleans, Louisiana

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21 September 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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