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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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6 February 1864
He went to the army church and enjoyed it immensely. They recently built a new fort and two companies have to sleep in it every night to be ready for an attack, but he is not alarmed, he does not think the Rebels would be dumb enough to attack.
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13 February 1864
The duty is heavy and the rations are short lately so the boys grumble. SOmetimes the soldiers go foraging for food like chickens
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22 February 1864
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
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
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
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
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
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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4 August 1861
Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1864
[Document granting Wyman Stone a furlough]
Furlough document includes illustrated envelope of a woman sewing beneath the flag and newspaper clipping relating to the interment of Mrs. Winthrop E. Stone, wife of a former Purdue president.
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1861
Hawkes, George P., fl. 1861
to Col. Maggis and Col. Morse
3 notes. One addressed to Col. Maggis requesting that Stone and others return on the 2 o' clock train. The other addressed to Col. Morse instructing him to have Corporal Stone return at 2pm. The last appears to be the top part of a letter. Only the...
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1861-1877
Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865
to "Dearly Beloved"
He describes his recent activities. He and Mrs. Wheeler went to a lecture the other night. He and Mr. Bryant worked in the village one day and then had dinner with Mrs. Cook. He mentions other mutual friends and acquaintances.
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31 August 1858
to Dear Brother
He talks about his upcoming wedding and various people he's invited. He asks several favors of his brother.
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to Berdille
He won't be able to escort the recipient home and lets him know not to expect him. He says there was a terrific shower last night and his flowers finally grew.
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to Dearly Beloved
In Fitchburg they marched about and then took the cars again. They got to Lincoln Square where they marched around until it was time to set up camp. The tents arrived late. He asks for his beloved to send him some dish cloths. They got their rations.
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21 July 1861
He has gained experience in setting guard. He describes the process. He tells the story of a soldier that was found drunk in the guard house and was promptly taken to jail. He decribes the colorful Methodist preacher.Written in Camp Lincoln
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26 July 1861
Many men have bowel complaints. He took off one day to have his picture taken and he will send a copy along. He hopes to go to Medford to see Abby soon. Fred Sanderson arrived and is now enlisted in his company. Written in Camp Lincoln
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31 July 1861
to dear wife
In their current quarters there is no water except from the well so they passed by Cambridge where the the 16th regiments was stationed. They had plenty of water. He describes an examination they had to undergo in which they they stripped naked and...
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14 August 1861
There was no military duty that day nd there are too many people in his tent. Sleeping is very uncomfortable. It has been boring lately. Je wishes he could see henry Paige. Written in Camp Lincoln
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10 August 1861
He found a friend's shawl safe in the officers' tent. Many soldiers were sworn in to service. One boy tried to get a discharge because he never expected to go and only joined because the other boys taunted him. Written in Camp Lincoln
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19 August 1861
Serens became violently ill while on guard. They thought it was cholera but in the morning he was feeling just fine. In other news, The Captain was questioned about the non-comissioned officers. Letter includes a short poem that begins: "Juliana...
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18 August 1861
He apologizes for not having come up to see him. Too many people were on furlough and he couldn't get away. But in 2 weeks, he plans to stay with him anyway, Written in Camp Lincoln
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26 August 1861
to dearly beloved
They were in Jersey city a brief period of time time before travelling to Philadelphia. They were there until one when they rode by cattle car to Havre de mall . At Jersey City Christopher came to see them. Written in Camp Lincoln
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30 August 1861
They received orders to move. They were to replace a Pennsylvania regiment. Their duty is to watch the railroad. If they are ordered to move again, he will give her all the details. Written in Camp Lincoln
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4 September 1861
He refers to a Charley that died and he hopes the disease does not spread to his compsny.. He is sorry a Mr. Young could not find work in Templeton. He describes how they stand guard and what they might encounter. Was written near Annapolis Junction...
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12 September 1861
He saw some planters load tobacco the other other night and he describes the scene at great length.
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17 September 1861
He describes his new quarters which sound rather luxurious. There is even a bath house which he plans to to take advantage of.
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18 September 1861
Recently the officers sent out troops to search for contraband goods. At one point they discovered two men missing. One of them came in after they fired a gun, the agreed upon signal. The other showed up around ten covered in mud and briar.
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22 September 1861
to dearest wife
He is glad she has little Abby and she is taking her to meeting. He goes over all the various people he has heard that are sick and wishes them well.He writes that there is much sickness among the soldiers as well. Sadly many are wounded not in...
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26 September 1861
He describes the service and the biblical text that was read. He also describes a man named Cutting wo spent more money that anyone else. His days are filled with drilling and picket duty
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5 October 1861
He tells a story of how they poked fun at the Colonel who has an ornery horse. The horse would not go, so he started spatting her with the flat of his sword. At some point he broke off four inches of his sword and they have a good laugh every time he...
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11 December 1861
He mentions a Mrs. Hawkes's husband who has behaved cowardly and has not really been put to the test. He mentions various clothes that he's received and how they fit him.
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6 March 1862
It looks like they will have one pitched battle in N. Carolina. The brigades will march in different directions. All sorts of rumers are flying about such as the Rebels declared peace and whatnot. He mentions little Abby and what songs she should...
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17 March 1862
to Mrs. B.B. Stone
He informs a friend that her husband was wounded but the wound is not severe.
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21 March 1862
He is now at a hospital and is resting comfortably. He asks her to visit.
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25 March 1862
to dealy beloved
His foot does not hurt him that bad anymore. They did not find the bullet and he doesn't think they will. The doctor comes around and looks at his foot but he has nothing encouraging to say.
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29 March 1862
They still haven't managed to find the bullet. The not too badly wounded have already been sent home and he feels bad about this.
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1 April 1862
He lays in bed all day and night and this aggravates him. He says the Rebels do not take suck good care of their wounded and left one man with his leg cut off alone to die.
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4 April 1862
to Unknown
A letter of introduction for Mrs. Stone.
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Lincoln, A.J., fl. 1862
to Lt. Col. Clark
A letter of introduction for Mrs. Stone who will be coming to take care of her husband.
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5 April 1862
He describes the unbearable pain in his foot. If the inflammation does not go down they will have to amputate.
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