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1 August 1863
Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865
to Father
It is reported that they are going to New Orleans next. One of his fellow soldiers accidentally drowned himself the other day when he went down to the river to swim.
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4 August 1863
He writes he is enjoying himself and has received the handkerchief.
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14 August 1863
to Parents
He is healthy and happy because he received a lot of mail recently. Their sharp shooters are within gun shot of Fort Morgan.
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30 August 1863
Yesterday they had a grand review in which General Banks reviewed them, He talks about how the life of a soldier is actually pretty nice.
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3 September 1863
to Brother Jeff
He is healthy and enjoying himself as usual. He expects to go on another hard campaign in the direction of Mobile. He mentions the grand review by Gen. Banks and says they'll also be reviewed by Gen. Grant.Was written near New Orleans, Louisiana
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21 September 1863
He is ill. His head hurts and he has fever and chills, all of which he thinks is the result of a severe cold. He mentions the easiness of the drills which only have to be done 2 hours a day. Was written near New Orleans, Louisiana.
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5 October 1863
to Father, Mother, Brother, Sister
They took the railroad to Brashies City. They will have about 200 miles to march. He requests socks.
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11 November 1863
The Rebels acknowledged a loss of 200 men while their side did not lose more than 20, but many were captured and wounded. He gives suggestions for boots and an overcoat he wants made for him.
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23 December 1863
He is now in Texas. He briefly descibes the sea journey which brought him there. The water they drink is quite brackish. But the boys seem to be good health nonetheless. Written along Matagorda Bay in Texas.
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16 January 1864
He has gained quite a bit of weight since he first went into the army. So far the Texas Rebel cavalry have lost 100 men. The report is that they are now evacuating Galveston.
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