10 April 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Fort Spanish was evacuated after a siege of 12 days and capturing 500 prisoners and 33 pieces of cannon. The next morning they marched and soon they ran into heavy musketry. Their men were charging the fort. Over 3000 men were taken prisoner.

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4 June 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He talks of how the newspaper falsely reported the details of a battle. Gen. Moulton was killed during the battle. This morning the news is good: Gen. Grant is confident of capturing Richmond. He says the Rebels have brought everything on themselves.

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7 June 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

A fellow soldier, Bob, has something wrong with one of his legs and this will affect marching. Their lieutinant has applied for a furlough and if he gets it, he can visit them.

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13 June 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He witnessed the burial of a fellow soldier. Many are sick in the regiment, but he is doing doing extremely well. Extremely faded.

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29 June 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

There are rumours that Gen. Burbridge will call on the 4th division to reinforce him in Kentucky, others say there will be an expedition to Mobile.

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3 July 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They had regimental inspection. There is considerable excitement in reenlisting for some as they are offering 1100 dollars to veterans.

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17 July 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

The 13th Army corps has been broken up and consolidated into one division, the 19th Army corps. A lot of reorganization has been taking place.

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21 August 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

He is writing during dinner and finding it difficult to write because everyone around him is talking. He is in a camp now that the Rebels frequently shell. He thinks they will go to Mobile next.

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8 September 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

The heat is causing him to break out, but otherwise he is very healthy. He thought they would remain where they are but they received orders to be ready to embark at any moment. They got on a boat back to New Orleans, but it was stalled for four hours. There was a false report saying they'd been shipwrecked.

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23 September 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

A bullet struck the tent of the comission sergeant and hit the bed, but he happened to be absent when this happened. He talks about Abraham Lincoln and how if the president were a democrat, the Rebels would call it a righteous war.

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5 December 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He doesn't think they will leave where they are for some time. Most of the boys are healthy but Robert Stillery has been quite sick. John has not written to him for a long time.

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3 January 1865

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

A boat named May Duke was nabbed by Gen. McGinus while trading with the Rebels He thinks they will remain in their prsent quarters throughout the winter, The paymaster has not been around for 8 months.

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January 13, 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.

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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.

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4 August 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph document signed

Title: [Document granting Wyman Stone a furlough]

Furlough document includes illustrated envelope of a woman sewing beneath the flag and newspaper clipping relating to the interment of Mrs. Winthrop E. Stone, wife of a former Purdue president.

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1861

Hawkes, George P., fl. 1861

Autograph note signed

Title: to Col. Maggis and Col. Morse

3 notes. One addressed to Col. Maggis requesting that Stone and others return on the 2 o' clock train. The other addressed to Col. Morse instructing him to have Corporal Stone return at 2pm. The last appears to be the top part of a letter. Only the address remains.

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1861-1877

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Dearly Beloved"

He describes his recent activities. He and Mrs. Wheeler went to a lecture the other night. He and Mr. Bryant worked in the village one day and then had dinner with Mrs. Cook. He mentions other mutual friends and acquaintances.

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31 August 1858

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dear Brother

He talks about his upcoming wedding and various people he's invited. He asks several favors of his brother.

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1861-1877

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He won't be able to escort the recipient home and lets him know not to expect him. He says there was a terrific shower last night and his flowers finally grew.

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1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dearly Beloved

In Fitchburg they marched about and then took the cars again. They got to Lincoln Square where they marched around until it was time to set up camp. The tents arrived late. He asks for his beloved to send him some dish cloths. They got their rations.

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21 July 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He has gained experience in setting guard. He describes the process. He tells the story of a soldier that was found drunk in the guard house and was promptly taken to jail. He decribes the colorful Methodist preacher.Written in Camp Lincoln

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26 July 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

Many men have bowel complaints. He took off one day to have his picture taken and he will send a copy along. He hopes to go to Medford to see Abby soon. Fred Sanderson arrived and is now enlisted in his company. Written in Camp Lincoln

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31 July 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dear wife

In their current quarters there is no water except from the well so they passed by Cambridge where the the 16th regiments was stationed. They had plenty of water. He describes an examination they had to undergo in which they they stripped naked and someone looked them over "like a jockey would a horse." Written in Camp Lincoln

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14 August 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dear wife

There was no military duty that day nd there are too many people in his tent. Sleeping is very uncomfortable. It has been boring lately. Je wishes he could see henry Paige. Written in Camp Lincoln

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10 August 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dear wife

He found a friend's shawl safe in the officers' tent. Many soldiers were sworn in to service. One boy tried to get a discharge because he never expected to go and only joined because the other boys taunted him. Written in Camp Lincoln

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