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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Miniature of Albert B. Jewett to William Wirt Henry
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‚Äôs 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
    Miniature of William Wirt Henry to Mary Jane Henry
    William Wirt Henry to Mary Jane Henry
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      • Creator: Henry, William Wirt, 1831-1915.
      • Date Created: [1864-02-19]
      • Description: The last two pages of a letter written on February 19 containing more plans for Mary Jane Henry‚Äôs visit to the 10th Vermont camp near Brandy Station. Henry describes a horse he has bought for his wife‚Äôs visit that is a ladies horse and can do tricks. He bought it from Mr. Offutt of Offutt‚Äôs Cross Roads and it belonged to his daughter, who was upset that he sold it.
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence