Henry A. Dobson Papers

The Henry A. Dobson papers include Dobson's letters home during the Spanish-American War, and the news of his death from typhoid fever in 1898. Dobson’s letters detail his battles with illness, his role as sergeant, and his experiences in camp life (including his observation that "Tampa is a BUM place"). Clippings taken after his death contain information on the community response, as well as the investigation by the Department of War into his death as a result of potential medical malpractice.

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Notice of Henry A. Dobson Grave Marker, May 30, 1904

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A notice of the placing of Henry Dobson's grave marker at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
Notice of Dobson's Death from Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor, December 21, 1898

R. E. Hervey, Clarice A. Cotlings, and Harry G. Wilbur

Notice of Henry Dobson's death from the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor.
Letter, Hervie A. Dobson to Will, September 20, 1898

Hervie Alden Dobson

Henry Dobson's father writes to his brother to share the news of Henry's death.
Telegram of Henry A. Dobson's Death, September 11, 1898

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A telegram from Hervie Dobson (Henry Dobson's father) to Josie Dobson (Henry Dobson's mother) that their son had died.
Letter, Henry Dobson to Mamma, July 28, 1898

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A letter from Henry Dobson to his mother about the spread of fever among the soldiers.
Letter, Henry Dobson to Mamma and Papa, July 9, 1898

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A letter from Henry Dobson to his mother about the rough sea conditions.
Letter, Henry Dobson to Mamma, July 4, 1898

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A letter from Henry Dobson to his mother about the rough sea conditions.
Postcard, Henry Dobson to Papa, July 4, 1898

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A postcard from Henry Dobson to his father about his travels on the Catania as it neared Key West, Florida.
Postcard, Henry Dobson to Papa, July 3, 1898

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A postcard from Henry Dobson to his father announcing he was onboard his ship.
Postcard, Henry Dobson to Mamma, July 2, 1898

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A letter from Henry Dobson to his mother saying he was well.
Postcard, Henry Dobson to Papa, July 2, 1898, 1 P.M.

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A postcard from Henry Dobson to his father announcing the soldiers would be boarding the ship soon.
Postcard, Henry Dobson to Papa, July 2, 1898, 2 A.M.

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A postcard from Henry Dobson to his father about receipt of bread and the ship's future travel plans.
Postcard, Henry Dobson to Papa, July 1, 1898

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A postcard from Henry Dobson to his father about plans to board the ship in the near future.
Letter, Henry Dobson to Mamma, June 29, 1898

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A letter from Henry Dobson to his mother for her birthday.
Postcard, Henry Dobson to Mamma, June 29, 1898

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A postcard from Henry Dobson to his mother about getting stamps at the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor.
Postcard, Henry Dobson to Papa, June 27, 1898

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A postcard from Henry Dobson to his father announcing he would headed to Port Tampa.
Letter, Henry Dobson to Papa, June 24, 1898

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A letter from Henry Dobson to his father about appreciation.
Letter, Henry Dobson to Mamma, June 23, 1898

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A letter from Henry Dobson to his mother about conditions on the ship and the sight of a quadruple rainbow.
Letter, Henry Dobson to Mamma, June 18, 1898

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A letter from Henry Dobson to his mother about his illness and life in the camp.
Postcard, Henry Dobson to Mamma, June 15, 1898

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A postcard from Henry Dobson alerting his mother he was staying at the Y.M.C.A. in Tampa.
Letter, Henry Dobson to Mamma, June 12, 1898

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A letter from Henry Dobson to his mother complaining about the heat in Tampa.
Letter, Henry Dobson to Mamma, June 6, 1898

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A letter from Henry Dobson to his mother on the occasion of his birthday.
Letter, Henry Dobson to Mamma, June 2, 1898

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A letter from Henry Dobson to his mother about the heat and the poor food in Atlanta.
Postcard, Henry Dobson to Papa, May 31, 1897

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A letter from Henry Dobson to his father about a lack of good food.