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13 June 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

20 June 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

11 June 1894

J.B., Crall, & Co., 1861-1877

Envelope

Title: to Wilmot Thompson

From J.B. Crall and Co.

GLC02740.58

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