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to Josephine B. Bruce

GLC09400.645

to Josephine B. Bruce

GLC09400.646

to Josephine B. Bruce

GLC09400.647

to Josephine B. Bruce

GLC09400.648

real estate bill for Josephine B. Bruce

GLC09400.649

notice of interest due on first trust note

GLC09400.654

to Survivors Association

Invitation to the Sixth Reunion of the Survivors Association of the Third Georgia Regiment

GLC07705.260

to Fred K. Read

He inquires as to when Richard H. Jackson is likely to arrive in Newport News.

GLC07705.261

to Richard H. Jackson

Invitation to attend an evening at an address on Mercer St.

GLC07705.262

to Richard H. Jackson

Thank you note Jackson thanking him for informing them of the "love of Mr. Price."

GLC07705.263

to Richard H. Jackson

Informing him that he elected to active membership in the Young Men's Christian Association.

GLC07705.264

to Friend

He finally visited his friend's aunt. He saw the friend's mother as well and met the grandmother who is sick.

GLC07705.265

to Mr. P.M. Harding

in regard to a land agreement. own 80 acres at present.

GLC09400.630

to Messrs. Frank and Reinach

upset that they have not received some important papers. believes the error lies with the Rosedale Post Office.

GLC09400.631

Loan application

filled out by Jospehine, R.C and Clara Bruce. must put up their land as collateral.

GLC09400.632

Taxes for Josephine B. Bruce (1884)

GLC09400.634

Taxes for Josephine B. Bruce (1886)

GLC09400.635

Taxes for Josephine B. Bruce (1887)

GLC09400.636

Taxes for Josephine B. Bruce (1888)

GLC09400.637

Taxes for Josephine B. Bruce (last half of 1888)

6 June 1889 (date payment was received)

GLC09400.638

to Josephine B. Bruce

thank you note. enclosing $112 for covering premium on gin policy.

GLC09400.639

to Josephine B. Bruce

asks her for the insurance policy on her gin.

GLC09400.640

Receipt for taxes of 1886- Josephine B. Bruce

GLC09400.642

Program of the Forty-Eighth Annual Meeting of the National Women's Christian Temperance Union

GLC09400.643

to Kelso Farm

GLC09400.644

judicial bill for Josephine B. Bruce

GLC09400.650

to Josephine B. Bruce

in reference to an annuity contract.

GLC09400.651

to Mrs. B.K. Bruce

invitation to college alumni event

GLC09400.652

receipt for Mrs. B.K. Bruce

GLC09400.653

to Josephine B. Bruce

thank you note for her payment of $352.

GLC09400.655

bill for Josephine B. Bruce

GLC09400.656

to Josephine B. Bruce

acknowledges the receipt of her letter. will apply $250.

GLC09400.657

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe compares his recent Sunday to a Sunday at home. He writes that the boys went to see "Barber in Seville," He also says he is glad that Sylvia liked the perfume he sent.

GLC09414.1699

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that it will be a busy week as the company is having another party, among other things. He thinks Sylvia's father should stay in Florida for the rest of the winter.

GLC09414.1700

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that Spring is in the air. He watched the French people dressed up for Mardi Gras, and saw a Bob Hope movie.

GLC09414.1701

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that there has been very good weather lately. He visited the Municipal Library and went to a revue. He tells Sylvia not to worry about a house "wifely" existence any time soon.

GLC09414.1702

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe apologizes for forgetting to mention Valentine's Day. Today, however is the day of the company party. The weather has turned and it is now much colder.

GLC09414.1703

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to see "Song of Bernadette," which he liked very much. He attended the company party and met some ladies who have a friend in Brooklyn. He asks Sylvia to investigate this friend.

GLC09414.1704

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes a show he went to called "Chauson D' Amour."

GLC09414.1705

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that the winter is practically over. He also tells Sylvia to stop worrying about what her boss thinks of her.

GLC09414.1706

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe was able to see two shows this week. He also played ping pong with Jack at the Red Cross, and requests Sylvia send him a zippo lighter.

GLC09414.1707

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe complains about the soldiers that complain about everything even though they haven't even been overseas that long. He also mentions that he had to listen to a reading of the Articles of War.

GLC09414.1708

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received Sylvia's package of chocolate and stationary. He also reports that one morning they actually had fresh eggs at breakfast and Marty ate six of them.

GLC09414.1709

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes a cathedral he visited and compares the attitude the English have toward their own history versus the French attitude towards history. He also mentions that he received a package from his mother.

GLC09414.1710

to my dear wife

He instructs her to direct her letters to Washington. He tells her to dress warmly. He says he would give anything to see his darling.

GLC02740.09

to my dear wife

He thinks he will be at home in June sometime. Unfortunately they will not get paid until they are discharged. He plans to get a piece of land and build his own house when he returns.

GLC02740.42

to my dear wife

He describes Washington as a handsome city, but not as nice as Richmond. He apologizes for not having written lately. He assures her he has remained true to her since he has been there and always will be.

GLC02740.43

to my dear wife

He has been paid well lately and he can eat what he wants. He thought he loved her as much as possible when he went away, but now he realizes that being apart has caused him to love her more.

GLC02740.44

to my dear wife

He is very homesick these days but doen't think it will be much longer. He expects to stay in their current location until they are discharged. He has a breakfast of fried ham and potatoes.

GLC02740.45

to Wilmot Thompson

From J.B. Crall and Co.

GLC02740.58

to Unknown

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

GLC02173.46

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

Dr. Certificate

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

GLC02173.48

Certificate of authentificity

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

GLC02173.49

to the Comrades of Encampment

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

GLC02173.50

to Comrades

Invitation to attend the annual reunion of the 96th regiment

GLC02173.51

to Mrs. James Scarborough

no date.

GLC02173.52

to Mr. James Scarborough

no year.

GLC02173.53

to Mr. James Scarborough

no year.

GLC02173.54

to Mr. James Scarborough

no date.

GLC02173.55

to Mr. James Scarborough

date cannot be read

GLC02173.56

to Mr. James Scarborough

date cannot be read

GLC02173.57

to Mr. James Scarborough

GLC02173.58

to Mr. James Scarborough

no date.

GLC02173.59

to my dear wife

He lets his wife know he has been examined and passed and will receive his bounty next Friday at which time he will send it to her.

GLC02740.01

to my dear wife

He had his picture taken but it didn't come out very well. He will try to get a furlough after he gets to Augusta and he will send more money home.

GLC02740.02

to my dear wife

He is now in Augusta, but does not think he can get a furlough now. He discusses the money he will send.

GLC02740.03

to my dear wife

He hopes he was not late in sending her money. He thinks of her when he goes to bed and when he wakes up. He wants her to get a photo taken.

GLC02740.04

to my dear wife

He sent her 100 dollars. He describes Gallops Island as a very "pretty place."

GLC02740.05

to my dear wife

He is lonely and has not heard from his wife in a while and hopes she is well. He hopes the time apart will soon pass.

GLC02740.06

to my dear wife

He still has not received any mail from her. He describes the movement of ships. Once again he tells her to write as often as she can.

GLC02740.07

to my dear wife

He says he thinks of her all the time. He is very lonely, he says again and tells her to write as often as she can.

GLC02740.08

to my dear wife

He misses her as usual. He repeats his lonliness and wants her to write. He has been washing all the afternoon and has rubbed the skin off his fingers.

GLC02740.10

to my dear wife

He answers in response to her suspicions that he may be straying. He says he would never do such a thing to his darling. He says he is a temperate man and has hardly drunk anything since being in the army. He suggests that she visit him.

GLC02740.11

to my dear wife

He worries that she may not receive the last money he sent. He expects to leave the island soon. Their transport arrived with Rebel prisoners.

GLC02740.12

to my dear wife

He warns her there may be some hard times. He mentioned previously that they would leave today but they are low on money.

GLC02740.13

to my dear wife

He has had a lovely Christmas and spent most of it asleep. He wants her to send a picture of herself. Once again, he tells her to have more confidence in him, for he has only spoken to one woman since he left. He says "I know I am a wicked man, but I...

GLC02740.14

to my dear wife

He is sad because he has not received any mail from her.

GLC02740.15

to my dear wife

He is going to have his picture taken, though it may be expensive. Everything on the island costs three times as much. He sent her more money express. He may sell his watch.

GLC02740.16

to my dear wife

He is on his way to Virginia. Iti is raining hard outside the tent while he writes. He describes the country as fine. There is one company from New York with them. He wishes she could be with them. Written at City Point- now named Hopewell

GLC02740.17

to my dear wife

The country is fine but he would enjoy it more if she were with him.. Grant's army is about 7 miles away. He mentions the next time he will send money.

GLC02740.18

to my dear wife

He is sick with a bad cold and cough. In other news they have not got their rifles yet. There will probably not be any fighting for some time. He asks her to send 4 stockings.

GLC02740.19

to my dear wife

There is talk of settling up at their present location. Where they are now was the site of a battleground last Spring. Tomorrow there is an inspection so everything has to be very clean.

GLC02740.20

to my dear wife

He received her picture. They have been in their present location without rifles and nothing to do for quite a while. He tells her to take good care of his babies.

GLC02740.21

to my dear wife

He tells the horrific story of having witnessed a prisoner's hanging.

GLC02740.22

to my dear wife

There is a battle going on now. He says if she could only see the women she accuses him of consorting with. They are all ugly and he wouldn't want to hug them.

GLC02740.23

to my dear wife

He expects the heaviest fighting to be done in the Spring, but he is not afraid. He describes a friend of his in the company. He asks her to send him a hat.

GLC02740.24

to my dear wife

It is snowing. They are told they must protect City Point now as the Rebels are fighting to the front. All night long, the wagons have come through with the sick and wounded. He complains about his mother whom he says abused him as a child.

GLC02740.25

to my dear wife

He mentions a man who enlisted three different times under three different names. He speaks of having seen hard times and harder sights yet, but his heart remains steadfast in his love for her,

GLC02740.26

to my dear wife

He requests mittens and asks her to write more often.

GLC02740.27

to my dear wife

He wants her to write more. He talks of searching for beans for breakfast but coming up empty-handed. He draws a picture full of dots and says it represents kisses for her and the baby.

GLC02740.28

to my dear wife

Some of the company has been sick but they have fattened up since they arrived 2 years sgo. He has gone through a lot of pens because of his letter writing and had to nuy more ink,

GLC02740.29

to my dear wife

He does not think the Rebels will be able to fight much longer. He suspects the war will be settled in the summer.

GLC02740.30

to my dear wife

very difficult to read.

GLC02740.31

to my dear wife

One of the lieutenants deserted to see his parents, but they caught him and sentenced him to be shot. The weather is quite warm now. They have their guns now.

GLC02740.32

to my dear wife

They have been under constant marching orders. They are now a few minutes walk from Rebel lines.

GLC02740.33

to my dear wife

He is sorry to hear the baby is sick. He is currently in the book house, just killing time. The Rebels currently have to keep shooting across lines all night to prevent deserters.

GLC02740.34

to my dear wife

He forgives her for writing "that letter," but does not say what was in the letter. He has got four months pay now besides the bounty money at his disposal.

GLC02740.35

to my dear wife

He is in site of the Rebels' picket line. They plan to surround them and starve them. They can't last much longer. He thinks he will come out all right.

GLC02740.36

to my dear wife

He describes a battle in which the Rebels lost 400 people.

GLC02740.37