Vermonters in the Civil War
Vermont soldiers in the Civil War wrote an enormous quantity of letters and diaries, of which many thousands have survived in libraries, historical societies, and in private hands. This collection represents a selection of letters and diaries from the University of Vermont and the Vermont Historical Society.
The collection includes materials dating from 1861-1865. Materials were selected for digitization to provide a variety of perspectives on events and issues. The voices represented in the collection include private soldiers and officers, as well as a few civilians. All of the extant Civil War-era letters or diaries of each of the selected individuals (at least, all that are to be found in the participating institutions’ collections) are included; each adds a certain experience and point of view to the whole.
Officers in the photo above are (from left to right): Lieutenant Colonel Charles B. Stoughton, Colonel Edwin H. Stoughton, Major Harry N. Worthen. All are from the Fourth Vermont Infantry Regiment.
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: ?
- Description: Letter No. 23 pages missing ; date & location known ; preserved here is him writing of news of health issues of folks at home, of wanting to hear the results of a town meeting regarding bounty (system used as an incentive to increase enlistments), of Heaton's auction, of his weight being 149 pounds.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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? to Father
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- Date Created: 1863-02-26
- Description: Unsigned letter to his father with topics including Col Farnham's horses being sick but getting better ; the variable weather, how people can make do with few conveniences, Mr. Peach the cook, the food that is available in camp ; the dark looks the southerners give the soldiers, his negative opinion of the white southerners, mentioning writing to Henry, Laura and hoping to see Zeke.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
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? to Lorenzo Thomas
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- Date Created: 1862-08-30
- Description: Topics include the request to inquire after statements made by the Major General, and a request for an investigation of the Battle of Baton Rouge by a court of inquiry.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William C. Holbrook Correspondence
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A. Jackman to John Wolcott Phelps
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- Creator: Jackman, A.
- Date Created: 1861-05-01
- Description: Topics include ensuring that Colonel Phelps' command have books such as "Scott's Tactics".
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence
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A. [G.] Browne to John Wolcott Phelps
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- Creator: Browne, A. G.
- Date Created: 1861-10-29
- Description: Topics include Lt. Col. A. G. Browne requesting Brig. Gen. John Wolcott Phelps' assistance in forwarding letters to Lieutenant Charles L. Pierson, Adjutant of the Massachusetts 20th Regiment who was taken prisoner along with Colonel Lee and Major Revere. Mentions Col. Lee and Major Revere, the battle of the 21st near Leesburg and flags of truce.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence
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Albert A. May to Friend
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- Creator: May, Albert A.
- Date Created: 1861-10-08
- Description: Writes from Marcy Camp Advanced in Northeastern Virginia of injuries and death sustained in a "Skermisher" due to confusion among the men and friendly fire, mentions 4th and 5th regiments also camped in the area.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Albert A. May Correspondence
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Albert A. May to Friends
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- Creator: May, Albert A.
- Date Created: 1863-03-09
- Description: Writing from White Oak Church, Bell Plains, Va. topics include being in good health, the warm spring weather, a year since the Army of the Potomac started their summer campaign, the army in good spirits, hoping that the 2nd Vt. will be lucky and be sent home, and the prediction that May only has fifteen months left in the service.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Albert A. May Correspondence
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Albert B. Jewett to William Wirt Henry
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- Creator: Jewett, Albert B., 1829-1887.
- Date Created: 1863-02-02
- Description: Letter discussing Jewett’s possible promotion to Brigadier General (as Jewett's name is on a list for promotions) and Jewett willing to help get a staff position for Gov. Dillingham's son if Jewett is promoted.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence
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Alfred H. Keith to John Lester Barstow
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- Creator: Keith, Alfred H.
- Date Created: 1865-01-04
- Description: Topics include being relieved from duties, money.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Lester Barstow Correspondence
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Asa P. Blunt
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- Creator: Blunt, Asa P.
- Date Created: 1863-04-06
- Description: A pass for Roswell Farnham to go to Washington to return in 48 hours approved by Asa P. Blunt, Colonel Commanding 2nd Brigade Casey's Division.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
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Asa P. Blunt
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- Creator: Blunt, Asa P.
- Date Created: 1863-04-15
- Description: Pass for Roswell Farnham to go to Washington for 48 hours approved by Asa P. Blunt, Colonel Commander of Brigade ; extended 48 hours by Maj. Genl. Heintzelman.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
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Asa P. Blunt
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- Creator: Blunt, Asa P.
- Date Created: 1863-02-12
- Description: A pass for Lt. Col. Roswell Farnham, G. G. Benedict, and Mary Farnham to go to Washington signed by Asa P. Blunt, Col. Commanding at Wolf Run Shoals, Va.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
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Asa P. Blunt
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- Creator: Blunt, Asa P.
- Date Created: 1863-04-11
- Description: A pass for Mary Farnham, Mrs. Nichols, Mrs. Vaughan, and Mrs. Peach to go to Washington.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
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Asa P. Blunt to E. Mason
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- Creator: Blunt, Asa P.
- Description: Topics include the questioning of G. Mason’s loyalty to the United States government by Col. Blunt, denial of protection Mason has requested, the suggestion that Mason take the oath of allegiance to the U.S. or suffer the consequences of possible destruction of property.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
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Asa P. Blunt to Roswell Farnham
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- Creator: Blunt, Asa P.
- Date Created: 1862-10-13
- Description: Topics include a pass allowing Roswell Farnham to and from Washington D.C.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
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Battle of Big Bethal, Va June 10th, 1861
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- Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
- Description: Topics include a map that shows various maneuvers of Farnham's company; inaccuracies in the newspaper account of the Battle of Big Bethel; and various ailments, aches & pains endured during the march.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
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Benjamin F. Butler to John Wolcott Phelps
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- Creator: Butler, Benjamin F.
- Date Created: 1861-07-16
- Description: Topics include the summoning of Roys Nicholas Colbert and Charles Stepheny to Command General Benjamin F. Butler.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
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Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
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- Creator: Parmenter, Benjamin F., 1832-1896.
- Date Created: 1861-10-29
- Description: Topics include the policy of the war department to not allow anyone to go home regardless of their circumstances,enquiries about home, Parmenter's growing disillusion with the Army, and a discussion about "the Southern confederacy is a fixed fact."
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Correspondence of Benjamin F. Parmenter
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Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
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- Creator: Parmenter, Benjamin F., 1832-1896.
- Date Created: 1861-08-08
- Description: Topics include the regiment being located at Bush Hill Camp, rumors that they may join up with another brigade, more discussion of the 1st Battle of Bull Run, Parmenter's low opinions of the regiments officers,and his disappointment in the treatment of the soldiers.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Correspondence of Benjamin F. Parmenter
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Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
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- Creator: Parmenter, Benjamin F., 1832-1896.
- Date Created: 1861-07-10
- Description: Topics include the regiment moving to Virginia.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Correspondence of Benjamin F. Parmenter
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Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
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- Creator: Parmenter, Benjamin F., 1832-1896.
- Date Created: 1861-07-28
- Description: Topics include Benjamin F. Parmenter's negative opinion of an attack ( the first battle of Bull Run--see letter 3).
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Correspondence of Benjamin F. Parmenter
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Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
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- Creator: Parmenter, Benjamin F., 1832-1896.
- Date Created: 1861-10-12
- Description: Topics include Benjamin F. Parmenter's hospital stay and him enlisting his brother to take care of things at home.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Correspondence of Benjamin F. Parmenter
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Bird's-Eye View of Fortress Monroe Virginia
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- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to ?
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: ?
- Description: A copy of an official document by Private Bradford P. Sparrow stating his military service and is an application to recover military pay due him.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Alner D. Sparrow
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1864-03-09
- Description: Writes to his father of regulations required in reporting money sent through the mail not being received so that in case the situation arises a claim can be submitted ; of wanting to know what auction items were bought, of sugaring season soon in Vermont, of wet, rainy weather in Virginia.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Alner D. Sparrow
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1863-09-01
- Description: Topics include marching from Burlington to Long Island, conscripts, waiting for the remaining 59 men before going to join the 4th regiment, very basic tent accommodations, meals given and Charles Stoddard's error while restocking guns which has led to reducing ranks.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Alner D. Sparrow
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1863-09-26
- Description: Topics include the journey from Alexandria to Culpeper, Virginia by sail and marching, the food in camp and the regiment being used as a reserve.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Alner D. Sparrow
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1864-01-31
- Description: Brief letter writes of returning from a three day picket, of the food and utensils in the recently received box from home, his good health, of witnessing an execution and of stories about the Rebels infiltrating the lines.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Alner D. Sparrow
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1863-11-24
- Description: Topics include receiving mittens, Vermont cheese, boots and other items, many of the men receiving many goods with some of them being sold off, the expectation of being paid, and an update on Ira's ill health.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Alner D. Sparrow
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1863-10-04
- Description: A long letter with topics including the deaths of Mr. Robinson and Otis, commenting on other news from home, dress parade, Bradford's good health, pickets being posted, the prediction of no hard battles, a request for clothing from home, and the rebels posted in a strong position.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Alner D. Sparrow
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1863-08-19
- Description: Two letters of August 19th and 28th - Reporting for duty in Burlington, telling of his journey, of not having food provided & having to buy his own, of sleeping arrangements, dinner in the barracks at the old fair grounds, of the men being examined for fitness to serve.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Father, Mother and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1864-01-01
- Description: Topics include letters being delayed, the muddy camp in Virginia, winter quarters, inquiring after his brother Albert's schooling, requests a loaf of brown bread, a tin plate & other items, comments on news from home of folks health and passing away.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Father, Mother and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1863-14-09
- Description: A brief letter about the expectation of leaving for Alexandria the next day and a $25 bounty being paid which he will send some home as soon as he feels it is safe to send it.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Father, Mother, and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1865-05-04
- Description: Writes from Parole Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida ; states he had been a prisoner at the Confederate prison camp Andersonville, Georgia ; health is not good as he is suffering from scurvy but is eating well now ; mentions the role of the Sanitary Commission ; hope to be home soon ; mentions the assassination of President Lincoln ; he under the care of Dr. Bundy
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Friends
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1863-10-31
- Description: Writes of Bradford's sickness of "remitant fever", his stay and care in the regimental hospital, of other patients in the hospital having Typhoid fever, requests clothing with specific instructions on just how he wants them made, soap and green tea from home,
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1864-02-18
- Description: Writes of substitute soldiers deserting after being paid, of Mosby assisting the deserters, mentions the Confederate pirate sloop ship the Alabama (documented as being sunk in June 1864) and of photographs (ambrotype), of mail being robbed.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1864-03-27
- Description: Snowball fights, reference to the bounty vote, mention of a shoemaker in Company E, of his boots, of wanting a pound of sugar sent and remarks on folks at home.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1863-09-09
- Description: Topics include the surprising outcome of an election at home, the hardships faced in camp, and Philip being accepted into the army.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1863-10-12
- Description: Two letters ; Oct 12 and Oct 15 ; topics include retreating from Culpepper to Rappahannock Station, the enemy's closeness, anticipation of a battle, money sent home was received, long marches every day.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1865-05-12
- Description: Writes of receiving good medical care with plenty of good food, alcohol to drink, health is improving, may be transported to Annapolis, Maryland ; hopes to be home soon ; mentions Gen. Grant may discharge all the hospital boys. Letter head U.S. Christian Commission stationery.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1865-06-06
- Description: Writes of his current location in another hospital, this one in New York, hopes his military discharge will come soon, his need for money sent to him as he will not be paid until his discharge come through, requests the Vermont newspaper the Repository as he wants to know what is going on back home.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1864-04-16
- Description: Writes of having sent money home, of improved health, of not having a chance to get a photograph made, of two deserters from his company in the guard house, and gives advice as to whom to write in case he is unable to do so, Chaplain Roberts, 4th Vt Regt., Washington, D.C.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1863-12-18
- Description: A long letter started on Dec 18th and begun again Dec 25th. Topics include Bradford recovering from sickness, receiving goods from home, boots and shirts, Mr. Bishop eating up some of the eatable food meant for Sparrow due to going so long without food, making strawberry preserves, requesting several hundred pounds of butter and cheese, various utilitarian items including a spider frying pan, a list of items Ira wants, mentions by name other men he has seen and talked to, acknowledges that a letter went missing and recaps what was written in that letter.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1864-05-13
- Description: Two letters written here from the battlefield about having been in battle for the past 8 days although not on the front line & does not record his location, has not been hurt, has sent a photograph home, names three men who were killed.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1864-06-08
- Description: States he is in the hospital getting the sore on his heel tended to, makes reference to the Battle of the Wilderness, of wounded and killed in his company the same day he writes this letter, inquires of folks and happenings at home, wishes more folks to write to him.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1863-11-21
- Description: Writes of Ira, of himself having a light case of typhoid, his own health improving, will be entering Virginia winter quarters in a month, mentions the draft & how the process might be different and Bradford sending a list home of things he needs that include food and clothing.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1863-09-23
- Description: Topics include the journey to Fortress Monroe, the fruit in the wharf, and the health of Bradford, Ira and Swift.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1865-05-22
- Description: Writes from the General Hospital in South Carolina of his hopes to be discharged soon and be home by mid June, has a job in the dining room setting table, etc. & feels it is good for his health. Thinks of his parents and hopes they have not worried over his having been taken prisoner & mentions the other folks at home. Letter head United States Sanitary Commission, N. E. Women's Auxiliary Association.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1863-11-08
- Description: Two letters; one dated Nov 8th and one dated Nov 10th ; writes of moving to a hospital near Rappahannock Station, his health is improving slowly, the news that Charleston is being shelled, of some domestic duties he is able to do, names some of his officers and updates about boys from home.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1864-02-12
- Description: Writes his health is good, there was a battle on the Rapidan on the 5th, orders given to move out, he on picket duty to remain, could hear the muskets firing, reads in the newspaper Rebels panic stricken in Richmond by Butler's approach, hears talk of moving Confederate capital to Columbia, South Carolina, paymaster in camp, will send money home, has played cards on picket duty to pass the time, thinks folks at home have gotten his picture (photo), expresses appreciation for berries sent.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1864-04-06
- Description: Writes of suffering from diarrhea, wanting to subscribe to the local newspaper call the Repository, commenting on the sugar orchard at home and mentions Gen. Grant.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1864-04-25
- Description: Still at Brandy Station, Virginia and writes of feeling well, of expecting Gen. Meade to move is head quarters to Culpeper soon, been rifle target practice, Lt. Gen. Grant reviewed the troops, photograph sent home via mail, has heard news of Red River expedition and massacre at Fort Pillow (April 12) where a large number of Black and White troops were killed, mentions lots of opportunities for men to get commissions in the Black regiments.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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- Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
- Date Created: 1864-06-05
- Description: A sore has developed on his left heel, is to go to the hospital and see the surgeon, Union army if strengthening its hold in the face of the Rebels strong hold in the area, mentions that newspapers generally get the news wrong and cautions folks at home in believing everything printed, mentions Grant and his chances of taking Richmond.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
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Charles C. Canning to William Wirt Henry
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- Creator: Canning, Charles C., b. 1828.
- Date Created: 1862-05-26
- Description: Topics include the defeat of General Banks (Battle of Winchester, May 25) , the promotion of Lt. Col. Stannard, and the request to William Henry to raise a company so that Charles Canning may become a captain. Canning mentions orders from McClellan to prepare for "a bloody battle," but major fighting doesn't ensue until May 31st (Battle of Seven Pines, May 31), when Confederates take advantage of Union positions on the south side of the Chickahominy River.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence
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Charles C. Canning to William Wirt Henry
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- Creator: Canning, Charles C., b. 1828.
- Date Created: 1862-07-18
- Description: Topics include the movement of the regiment to Harrison's Landing, the extensive loss in the 5th Vermont Regiment (Battle of Savage's Station, June 29, 1862), the arrest of Captain Eaton, and a request for a few goods from home.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence
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Charles C. Gregg to William Wirt Henry
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- Creator: Gregg, Charles C., 1832-1910.
- Date Created: 1862-05-28
- Description: Topics include the expectation of a "big old fight" near Richmond (Battle of Seven Pines or Fair Oaks, ended June 1st, 1862), and the report of a fight led by "Porter and Stonman" (Fitz John Porter and George Stoneman, both Union officers) against 17,000 rebels (actual number: 4,500). This was the Battle of Hanover Court House, 18 miles north of Richmond, on May 27th, 1862. Mentions the appointment of Col. George J. Stannard to lead the Vt. 9th Regiment.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence
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Charles Dillingham to William Wirt Henry
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- Creator: Dillingham, Charles, b. 1837.
- Date Created: 1861-08-16
- Description: Writes of wishing to be sent food such as dried beef, cheese, pickles, maple sugar, crackers. Mentions Bush Hill, camping in rainy weather with everything they had being wet, brigade review by General Smith, discontent among the officers. In need of recruits.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence
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Charles Dillingham to William Wirt Henry
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- Creator: Dillingham, Charles, b. 1837.
- Date Created: 1861-08-26
- Description: August 26, 1861 from Great Falls Maryland. Writes of furloughs and discharges not being granted without good cause, illness among the men including measles, duty guarding the river, good fishing, having acquired a horse, quarters in an old hotel with creature comforts.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence
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Charles Dillingham to William Wirt Henry
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- Creator: Dillingham, Charles, b. 1837.
- Date Created: 1861-08-28
- Description: Writes of authority to enlist 40 men, Lt. Hoyt to go to Vermont to recruit instead of Charles Dillingham, need for good men, will try to discharge from the record those men who have died, were ordered to be in light marching order. May be to attack rebel camp across the river at Falls Church, some illness among the men.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence
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Charles Dillingham to William Wirt Henry
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- Creator: Dillingham, Charles, b. 1837.
- Date Created: 1861-08-07
- Description: August 7, 1861 from Clermont, Virginia. Writes Vermont 3rd located at the Chain Bridge Georgetown Heights, picket duty, illness among the men, sudden death of soldiers from sore throat.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence
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Charles Dillingham to William Wirt Henry
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- Creator: Dillingham, Charles, b. 1837.
- Date Created: 1861-11-?
- Description: Writes of Brigade drill under General Smith, picket duty, prospect of detachment from brigade to go south, much illness among the men including a case of small pox, upcoming promotion of Lt. Crossman, cold weather, upcoming grand review by General McClellan.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Charles F. Bancroft to Clarissa Bancroft
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- Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862.
- Date Created: 1862-01-11
- Description: Topics include the illness of Ephraim D. Dutton and the treatment he is getting from Bancroft, who is watching over Dutton. Bancroft thinks he'll recover when taken to a hospital. Fever, dysentery, lung ailments are compounded by homesickness, according to Bancroft. B. asks for sausage, cayenne pepper, and brandy from home. Mentions daguerreotype of "that little schoolmarm" and the problem of blue eyes. Final request: burn this letter after you read it! "Chain Bridge" refers to a site near Washington, D.C.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Charles F. Bancroft Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Charles F. Bancroft to Clarissa Bancroft
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- Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862.
- Date Created: 1862-01-06
- Description: Topics include the snowy weather and a brief description of George Blenkoe, the Confederate master of a "secesh (secessionist) negro," who had been recently brought into camp from Vienna, Va. Description of some Confederate money. Bancroft mentions his own modest weight gain, his need for pockets and other domestic items. One esp. moving line: "God only knows when we shall see each other again but let us hope for the best & that another year will bring us all to the family fireside again."
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Charles F. Bancroft Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Charles F. Bancroft to Clarissa Bancroft
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- Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862.
- Date Created: 1862-01-15
- Description: Topics include drills, a prediction that the fighting will end by June, and inquiries about home. In addition to myriad details regarding weather, food, and correspondence, Bancroft inserts thoughtful questions, e.g.: "Clara do folks in our neighborhood manifest much interest in my being out here? do they seem to care a great deal about it?" He also refers to the lull in fighting--and resulting boredom-- that precedes Lincoln's general order of Jan. 27 for federal armies to advance.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Charles F. Bancroft Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Charles F. Bancroft to Family
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- Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., d. 1862.
- Date Created: 1862-04-06
- Description: Topics include taking possession of Shelman's Mill, the men killed and wounded by the Rebels, and an account of brief skirmishes. Bancroft describes abandoned Rebel fortifications and odd items left behind. Senses that greater fighting is about to begin, and indeed, the so-called siege of Yorktown, Va. dates from this period. In a lighter moment, Bancroft expresses his gratitude for the green tea he received from home: "there is nothing better for a soldier on a march than a cup of tea."
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Charles F. Bancroft Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Charles F. Bancroft to Family
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- Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862.
- Date Created: 1861-10-06
- Description: Topics include anticipation of a battle in Virginia and requests for some items from home.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Charles F. Bancroft Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Charles F. Bancroft to Family
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- Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862.
- Date Created: 1861-11-16
- Description: Topics include the number of men who have either died or are sick in the regiment, the success at Port Royal, and the arrest of the Confederate Ministers to Europe, Mason and Slidell.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Charles F. Bancroft Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Charles F. Bancroft to Mary Bancroft
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- Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862.
- Date Created: 1862-02-16
- Description: Topics include Charles Bancroft's health, the food that is being cooked in camp, and the capture of Fort Donelson, Tenn. Bancroft wasn't involved in it, but the fall of Ft. Donelson reminds him that his tour of duty, if not the whole war, may be over by year's end. Bancroft sounds more confident as a soldier (enjoys picketing) and is certain he could serve another two years if asked.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Charles F. Bancroft Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Charles F. Bancroft to Parents
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- Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862.
- Date Created: 1861-12-20
- Description: Topics include items received from home and events surrounding a bottle of brandy that was stolen.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Civil War Correspondence of Charles F. Bancroft
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Charles F. Bancroft to Parents
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- Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862.
- Date Created: 1862-02-02
- Description: Topics include reminiscences of church meetings in Vt., stimulated by his attendance of them at camp; how much he enjoys the supplies (footwear, clothing, food, brandy) from home; some medical treatment that was improved with brandy; his appreciation of family and home; a few words about postal delivery; and a map of the South he plans to give to his father. -- Because of winter, the war has slackened off a bit. Lincoln is still trying to force McClellan to act.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Charles F. Bancroft Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Charles F. Bancroft to Smiley Bancroft
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- Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862.
- Date Created: 1861-12-31
- Description: Topics include picket guard, description of camp life, and a prediction of the future of the war.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Charles F. Bancroft Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Charles F. Bancroft to [Family]
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- Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862.
- Date Created: 1861-10-02
- Description: Topics include setting up a choir at camp and organizing the sale of Vermont butter.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Charles F. Bancroft Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Charles H. Joyce to William Wirt Henry
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- Creator: Joyce, Charles H., 1830-1916.
- Date Created: 1862-08-13
- Description: Topics include C.H. Joyce's hope of being put in charge of the 11th regiment and anticipation of the camp moving. This would be the evacuation of Harrison's Landing, where McClellan had kept his Army of the Potomac for several weeks. Joyce refers to "old W." (Wash. DC?) and "Gov. H.," Frederick Holbrook, influential governor of Vt., 1861-1863. Also: Battle of Savage's Station, June 29, 1862, where Joyce performed well.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Conductors Will Pass Free
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- Date Created: 1864-02-26
- Description: A railroad military pass for Col. Roswell Farnham allowing passage from Alexandria (Va.) to Brandy (maybe, Brandy, Va.)
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Daniel S. White to Maria E. Howe
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- Creator: White, Daniel S., 1837-1912.
- Date Created: 1861-08-03
- Description: Topics include the witnessing of a hanging execution of a man from the New Hampshire 2nd Regiment who had killed an innocent woman (wife of a rebel soldier), his reaction to the hanging, of military tactics to deter the rebels advance, of breakfast awaiting consisting of fried pork bread and coffee.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Daniel S. White Civil War letters
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Daniel S. White to Maria E. Howe
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- Creator: White, Daniel S., 1837-1912.
- Date Created: 1864-03-31
- Description: He writes of the return to Vermont of his wife’s brother, Oramel G. Howe, of sending her a can of milk, as well as other items, going to Brandy Station on business, having drill practice and of witnessing a horse race in which $1000 was the prize.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Daniel S. White Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Daniel S. White to Maria E. Howe
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- Creator: White, Daniel S., 1837-1912.
- Date Created: 1863-05-11
- Description: Letter includes a poetic description of nature, contrasting with itthe blight of slavery, and his hope for the end of the war. It also includes ruminations on death in the field versus a natural death at home. As well, he writes of love. He then gives details of the health of his Company, including the news that Sergeant Beckwith was bitten by a snake, and mentions several visitors.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Daniel S. White Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Daniel S. White to Maria E. Howe
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- Creator: White, Daniel S., 1837-1912.
- Date Created: 1863-09-22
- Description: Short letter mentioning photographs, pay, and his health.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Daniel S. White Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Daniel S. White to Maria E. Howe
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- Creator: White, Daniel S., 1837-1912.
- Date Created: 1861-08-12
- Description: Topics include taking a Negro woman and her children as prisoners to keep them safe from their master, anticipation of a battle, false rumor that officers appropriated a box meant for the soldiers for it was delivered to the men.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Daniel S. White Civil War letters
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Daniel S. White to Maria Howe White
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- Creator: White, Daniel S., 1837-1912.
- Date Created: 1864-05
- Description: Topics include a photograph of Maria with a new hair style and a joking encounter with another officer about the photograph. He also writes of memories of his youth and how he would never have believed there would be a civil war and that he would participate in one.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Daniel S. White Correspondence
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Daniel S. White to Maria Howe White
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- Creator: White, Daniel S., 1837-1912.
- Date Created: 1864-05-10
- Description: Letter written to reassure his wife that he was alive, though wounded in the leg, after the Battle of the Wilderness.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Daniel S. White Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Diary of Horace Barlow
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- Creator: Barlow, Horace, 1842-1935.
- Date Created: 1862-08-18-1863-07-10
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Diary of Horace Barlow
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Draft of Official Statement
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- Date Created: 1864-07-06
- Description: Topics include an account of a situation involving Colonel Bulavsky and Major Alden that lead to the recommendation of a “Court of Inquiry” being held.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William C. Holbrook Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
E. A. Morse to John Wolcott Phelps
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- Creator: Morse, E. A.
- Date Created: 1861-08-22
- Description: Topics include rations for the 1st Regiment of the Vermont Volunteer Militia for May 23rd to August 8th, processing routine, the offering of the position of Quartermaster in the 4th Vermont Regiment, writer's decline of the position.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
E. P. Mason to [Asa P.] Blunt
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- Creator: Mason, E. P.
- Description: Topics include G. Mason stationed in Spring Bank Virginia requesting of Col. Blunt that guards be stationed around his house and wood pile for protection.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
E. P. Mason to [Asa P.] Blunt
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- Creator: Mason, E. P.
- Description: Topics include E. P. Mason asking Roswell Farnham for his help in protecting his sick family.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
E. Putnance to Alner D. Sparrow
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- Creator: Putnance, E.
- Date Created: 1865-01-11
- Description: Letter from clerk in the Adjutant General's office to Bradford's father, Alner, regarding his inquiry about Bradford. Letter states nothing is known at the office about Bradford except that he was taken prisoner and that Alner's request for information has been forwarded to F. F. Holbrook, Vermont Military Commissioner.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
E. R. S. Canby to J. Gregory Smith
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- Creator: Canby, E. R. S.
- Date Created: 1864-01-28
- Description: Topics include the acknowledgement of the privileges awarded to the men enlisted under the Acts of the Legislature of the State of Vermont.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William C. Holbrook Correspondence
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E. T. Johnson to Mary [Farnham]
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- Creator: Johnson, E. T.
- Date Created: 1862-10-03
- Description: Topics include several companies camping on the riverbank in Maryland, Jackson’s army assembling in Leasburg, and preparing to march most likely to Edwards Ferry.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
E. V. N. Hitchcock to John Wolcott Phelps
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- Creator: Hitchcock, E. V. N.
- Date Created: 1863-03-14
- Description: Hitchcock learns that Phelps is nominated to be a Major General. Concludes letter with another carefully worded appeal to Phelps for a better position, preferably under Phelps's command. (Hitchcock underlines the word "inactivity.") Details in between include mail that has arrived, including a Brattleboro newspaper (title unknown); a new "conscript act" (Conscription Act: passed by the Union in late February and signed by Lincoln in March, 1863); preparations for summer and the anticipation of a large shipment of ice; officers busy with a Court Martial; and the continued good health of the regiment.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
E. V. N. Hitchcock to John Wolcott Phelps
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- Creator: Hitchcock, E. V. N.
- Date Created: 1863-03-02
- Description: Topics include camping outside of Fort Pickens at Camp Stoughton, the good health of the regiment, the reorganization of the Army of the Potomac, and the ungentleman-like ways the officers act. Hitchcock's mood is fairly upbeat but realistic: predicting the end of the war is difficult; a long expected attack on the island never occurred (indicating a fault in intelligence?); army life is good, but he hopes Phelps can find a better situation for him. Hitchcock mentions the "negro regiment" in charge of Ship Island.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Edward Murphy to William Wirt Henry
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- Creator: Murphy, Edward.
- Date Created: 1862-07-21
- Description: Writing from camp at Westover Landing, Virginia topics include trying to convince William Henry to come join Company D in the 2nd Regiment, mentions officers resigning and hopes to take Richmond by the end of the summer.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Edward P. Stone to Family
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- Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
- Date Created: 1861-12-28
- Description: Appreciation for letters from home, glad to know money sent arrived safely, the improving health of the men in the regiment and officers being ordered home to recruit for the brigade.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Edward P. Stone to Family
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- Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
- Date Created: 1862-07-30
- Description: Inquires about ladies in the family, requesting letters from them, states there is good water contrary to what the newspapers report, vegetables to eat, building brick ovens, prayer meetings being held in brick church, death of son of Judge Swift of Middlebury.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Edward P. Stone to Family
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- Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
- Date Created: [1862]-09-[23]
- Description: A very brief letter stating he was in Burkittsville with the wounded (casualties from the Battle of Burkittsville or called the Battle of Crampton's Gap, Maryland, September 14, 1862), then set out to find the regiment but was unsuccessful so he stopped at Pleasant Valley and stayed with a family there ; preached at United Bretheren ; mentions fruits of all kinds available.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Edward P. Stone to Family
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- Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
- Date Created: [1861-10-?]
- Description: Chaplain Stone writes of worship service, evening tent prayer meetings, having comfortable living conditions in his tent, the regiments having moved three times since reaching Washington, D.C. but seemingly not in any danger.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Edward P. Stone to Family
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- Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
- Date Created: 1861-11-18
- Description: Writes of the first death in the regiment, that of William Fallon of Royalton from the measles, of his good health, refers to John (perhaps his brother?), comfortable living conditions and of having to prepare for the funeral.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
Edward P. Stone to Family
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- Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
- Date Created: [1862]-01-01
- Description: New Year's greeting given to family, getting his tent settled, men under marching orders, no passes to be approved until Gen. Brooks returns.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence
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Edward P. Stone to Family
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- Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
- Date Created: 1862-11-20
- Description: Regiment several days marching before reaching camp near the Aquia Creek, names various commanders in charge of the corps, newspaper informed him of the death of General Israel Richardson (wounded in Battle of Antietam in Maryland, Sept. 17, 1862, died Nov. 3, 1862)
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence
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Edward P. Stone to Family
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- Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
- Date Created: 1862-07-08
- Description: Chaplain Stone expresses sadness at leaving sick and wounded (perhaps from the Seven Days Battles fought June 26 to July 2), sending money, sickness among the men, Dr. Chandler, Dr. Henry Janes, the officers & the chaplains, requests a linen coat, sending home clothing, John working at the wharf (perhaps along the James River?).
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence
Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War