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1865
Scarborough, William H. (fl. 1862-1865)
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
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
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
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
14 March 1904
to the Comrades of Encampment
Letter to veterans informing them of the death of William H. Scarborough on January 28, 1904.
GLC02173.50
17 August 1886
Humphreys, C.W. (fl. 1886-)
to Comrades
Invitation to attend the annual reunion of the 96th regiment
GLC02173.51
Unknown
to Mrs. James Scarborough
no date.
GLC02173.52
18 November 1861
to Mr. James Scarborough
no year.
GLC02173.53
2 July 1861
GLC02173.54
GLC02173.55
date cannot be read
GLC02173.56
GLC02173.57
12 February 1864
GLC02173.58
GLC02173.59
1863/11/09
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
[Early photo of the coin counting room of the Philadelphia Mint]
[Early photo of the coin counting room of the Philadelphia Mint]. A photo of two men sitting at a table counting coins.
GLC01992.02
22 December 1863
Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864)
to Lile Miller
In this letter, Michael M. Miller writes home to his wife. He wishes she is well and says he is feeling better since the last time he wrote. He mentions that he feels like he has nothing to do but sit around. He also writes that the army is trying to...
GLC02155.125
25 December 1863
In this letter, Michael M. Miller writes home to his wife. He wishes her a merry Christmas and hopes this is the last Christmas apart from her. Him and a friend went to a nearby place to eat and had a big meal for the holiday which he was happy about...
GLC02155.126
7 January 1864
GLC02155.127
11 January 1864
GLC02155.128
13 January 1864
GLC02155.129
17 January 1864
GLC02155.130
20 January 1864
Written from Camp at Brestow Station. He discusses whether "Grandpap's house" will be suitable to rent. Mentions that they are likely to have more visitors after the war as he will want to invite over his friends from the army and discuss their...
GLC02155.131
1 February 1864
Writing from Camp at Brestow Station in Virginia, Miller thanks his wife for writing so often, but insists he doesn't need her to send him "a Box", presumably of food because "we now get fresh Bread all the time". He describes the rations in more...
GLC02155.132
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