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13 June 1864
Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865
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.
GLC02173.31
29 June 1864
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.
GLC02173.32
3 July 1864
They had regimental inspection. There is considerable excitement in reenlisting for some as they are offering 1100 dollars to veterans.
GLC02173.33
17 July 1864
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.
GLC02173.34
21 August 1864
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.
GLC02173.35
8 September 1864
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...
GLC02173.36
23 September 1864
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.
GLC02173.37
5 December 1864
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.
GLC02173.38
3 January 1865
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.
GLC02173.39
13 January 1865
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.
GLC02173.40
1 April 1865
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.
GLC02173.41
25 May 1865
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
Everyone is in good spirits because they'll be heading home.
GLC02173.43
1865
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
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
to Unknown
He briefly describes Kentucky, noting the crops and the scenery.
GLC02173.46
circa 1861-1865
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
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
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
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
to Comrades
Invitation to attend the annual reunion of the 96th regiment
GLC02173.51
to Mrs. James Scarborough
no date.
GLC02173.52
November 18, 1861
to Mr. James Scarborough
no year.
GLC02173.53
July 2, 1861
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GLC02173.55
date cannot be read
GLC02173.56
GLC02173.57
February 12, 1864
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GLC02173.59
6 June 1917
Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951
to my dear mother
He writes he is enjoying his work. He may come up to see her before he sails. Their regiment will not be ready active duty until July 10th.
GLC02679.01
18 July 1917
He drilled the first batallion of the regiment the other day and will send photos.
GLC02679.02
4 August 1917
to my dear caro
He explains that he does not have much time for writing as he has too many responsibilities. He describes how he runs the boat drill and the raft detail.
GLC02679.03
25 August 1917
He writes that he can tell Henry he can sign the Auditorium Lease Guaranty. He is in good health and likes the army food. He had to leave Webster in London to have a tooth fixed.
GLC02679.04
26 August 1917
The censor prevents him from writing anything significant but says he is keeping a record of what happens so he will remember after the war. Tomorrow he will have a special birthday dinner. He expects to leave on special detail very soon.
GLC02679.05
13 September 1917
to Rufe
He tells his brother he gets new responsibilities every day, but he likes this. It means they like his work. The French army has been very cooperative.
GLC02679.06
19 September 1917
to Henry
He tells his brother everything is going well. Junior Ames has done some really good work for them, making it probable that he will have him detatiled there.
GLC02679.07
8 October 1917
to Rufus
He tells his brother that a letter he received from a William is enclosed here (not in collection). He has gone into the best corps.
GLC02679.08
12 October 1917
He tells his brother about Ohio Cities and their revenue. He would like to see their earnings report. He spent the evening with General Pershing last night.
GLC02679.09
1864
Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901
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.
GLC02740.01
25 November 1864
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
He is now in Augusta, but does not think he can get a furlough now. He discusses the money he will send.
GLC02740.03
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
He sent her 100 dollars. He describes Gallops Island as a very "pretty place."
GLC02740.05
11 December 1864
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
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
14 December 1864
He says he thinks of her all the time. He is very lonely, he says again and tells her to write as often as she can.
GLC02740.08
17 December 1864
He misses her as usual. He repeats his lonliness and wants her to write. He has been washing all the afternoon and has rubbed the skin off his fingers.
GLC02740.10
19 December 1864
He answers in response to her suspicions that he may be straying. He says he would never do such a thing to his darling. He says he is a temperate man and has hardly drunk anything since being in the army. He suggests that she visit him.
GLC02740.11
22 December 1864
He worries that she may not receive the last money he sent. He expects to leave the island soon. Their transport arrived with Rebel prisoners.
GLC02740.12
23 December 1864
He warns her there may be some hard times. He mentioned previously that they would leave today but they are low on money.
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