February 22, 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

He refers to a John who complains for no reason and does not know what soldiering really is. He has a cushy, well-paid job and knows nothing nothing of the daily life of a soldier.

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6 March 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

He describes being sea sick on the St. Mary. They landed and there is much washing going on, so he can't write much. Some say they will move again tomorrow.

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2 April 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Maria

He tells her how they came across a sugar mill with plenty of sugar and molasses. He does not expect to see her until his term of service expires. There will be another move.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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