19 May 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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23 May 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

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

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

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

1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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25 November 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

30 November 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

5 December 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

9 December 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

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

GLC02740.05

11 December 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

12 December 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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