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William Wirt Henry to Mary Jane Henry

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Creator: Henry, William Wirt, 1831-1915.
Date Created: 1864-10-29
Description: Henry writes that the mail is not coming, though there is a train every day, and that he is still not feeling very well.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence

William Wirt Henry to Mary Jane Henry

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Creator: Henry, William Wirt, 1831-1915.
Date Created: 1864-11-06
Description: Henry writes that he has returned to Cedar Creek with a supply train of 500 wagons and was complimented on not losing one. He also reports that Mosby raided another supply train about ¬Ω hour before Henry got into the area. He has not made a decision about resigning yet but will wait until he finds out where the regiment will be camped for the winter, and feels that they may remain in the Shenandoah Valley.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence

Henry A. Smith to Family

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Creator: Smith, Henry A., d. 1864.
Date Created: 1862-01-10
Description: From Annapolis, Maryland topics include the welcoming in New York City, pay soon and to be in Treasury notes, description and conditions at the camp in Annapolis, 21 horses of the regiment's that died in transport or in the mud since leaving Burlington and a list of items wanted and what type of box they are to be put in.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry A. Smith Correspondence

Henry A. Smith to Mother

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Creator: Smith, Henry A., d. 1864.
Date Created: 1862-09-14
Description: A very brief letter from near Alexandria, Va. Topics include Henry Smith getting paid, the resignation of Colonel Tompki, General Blake returning home, a fellow soldier awaits court-martial.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry A. Smith Correspondence

Henry A. Smith to Clarissa A. Smith

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Creator: Smith, Henry A., d. 1864.
Date Created: 1863-01-09
Description: Topics include rebel raids on the pickets, how comfortable their camp is, what he wants in a box his family will be sending him, including a baked chicken and maple sugar. He also mentions his views about the war and whether France will come in on the Confederate side. Mentions CSA Gen. Jeb Stuart and his cavalry raids.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry A. Smith Correspondence

Henry A. Smith to Clarissa A. Smith

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Creator: Smith, Henry A., d. 1864.
Date Created: 1863-02-25
Description: Topics include the weather, the capture of some Confederate officers by a scouting party, his advice to his mother about the farm, and the lack of specie in the area due to the war. Still needs a pair of socks.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry A. Smith Correspondence

Henry A. Smith to Family

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Creator: Smith, Henry A., d. 1864.
Date Created: 1863-10-23
Description: Topics include his hope to be released soon and his wish for news about the farm and the fall harvest.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry A. Smith Correspondence

Henry W. Spafford to Clarissa A. Smith

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Creator: Spafford, Henry W., 1840-1911.
Date Created: 1864-05-16
Description: Letter written by Spafford to Mrs. Clarissa A. Smith, the mother of Henry A. Smith regarding the death of her son, Hnery A. Smith in the hospital in Richmond, giving details of the conditions there, both about the physicians and how prisoners were buried. Spafford gives Mrs. Smith contact information in order to be in touch with the Ward Master Sergt Jacob Saftig Co. G 4th K.Y. Cav. in the hopes of him being able to give Mrs. Smith more information about Smith's final hours.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry A. Smith Correspondence

Joseph Spafford to Mary Jane Spafford

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Creator: Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866.
Date Created: 1861-09-2?
Description: Spafford writes of his opinions of some of the men, possibly getting a photograph taken of him to send home, the photographer being very busy taking many photographs for $1.00 each, sending money home.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Spafford papers

Joseph Spafford to Mary Jane Spafford

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Creator: Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866.
Date Created: 1861-10-30
Description: October 30, 1861. Topics include the postponement of a review of the Army of the Potomac, the numerous regiments at Camp Griffin, Virginia, a prediction of a move to Vienna after a naval strike, requests for stocking yarn, sealing wax and two sealing stamps, a daguerreotype photographer to travel with the regiment, mentions pay, the need to purchase shoes, going to the sutler for butter, general health of the men, praises the surgeon,
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Spafford papers

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