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4 Contraband of war. 4 United States Army -- Military life. 3 Families of military personnel. 3 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 8th (1861-1865). 2 African Americans. 2 Diseases. 2 Food. 2 Military camps -- Louisiana. 2 Military camps -- Virginia. 2 Morale. 2 Picketing. 2 Pillage. 2 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Social aspects. 2 United States Army -- Surgeons. 2 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 10th (1862-1865). 1 Abolitionists -- United States -- History -- 19th century. 1 Armed Forces -- Officers. 1 Battle casualties. 1 Butler(Benjamin Franklin) Mr 1818-1893. 1 Confederate States of America Army. 1 Friendly fire (Military science). 1 Hooker, Joseph 1814-1879. 1 Horses. 1 Marching. 1 Military camps -- Maryland. 1 New Orleans (La.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. 1 Newspapers. 1 Operational rations (Military supplies). 1 Patriotism. 1 Postal service. 1 Promotions, Military. 1 Racism. 1 Religion. 1 Slavery. 1 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Destruction and pillage. 1 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Military reconnaissance. 1 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women. 1 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. 1 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 3rd (1861-1865). 1 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 4th (1861-1865). 1 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 7th (1862-1866). 1 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 7th (1862-1866). Company C.

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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: 1863-01-04
    • Description: Reflects on God's will regarding his children, Rebel cavalry movements, Union scouts were thought to be Rebels, a cow disturbing a picket guard and rousing the camp, the general despondency of the army and the worsening of the war if slaves enter the fighting turning on their masters. He also writes of his hopes of being promoted to colonel of the 10th Vermont.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence
    Miniature of Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney
    Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney
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      • Creator: Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889.
      • Date Created: 1863-05-09
      • Description: Topics include leveling Rebel fortifications after a retreat by the Confederate Army, rumors about General Hooker‚Äôs movements, praise for Vermont troops in the New York newspapers, worry about the safety of his brother, Colonel Elisha Barney, and the results of foraging by his company. He also writes of hiring a ‚Äúdarkey‚Äù to help carry his luggage while on march, meeting a cousin in the 118th New York Regiment, and sending money home.
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence
      Miniature of Justus E. Gale to Father
      Justus E. Gale to Father
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        • Creator: Gale, Justus F., 1837-1863.
        • Date Created: 1862-12-13
        • Description: Topics include the health of Justus Gale, the mistaken attack (friendly fire) by the Indiana regiment, the process of making sugar done by the slaves, and the daily drilling in camp.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Justus F. Gale Correspondence
        Miniature of Roswell Farnham to [Mary Farnham]
        Roswell Farnham to [Mary Farnham]
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          • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
          • Date Created: 1861-07-19
          • Description: July 19, 1861. Writes from Camp Butler, Newport News, Va. of family matters, fleas and mosquitoes at camp, salt baths, mentions Lt. Peckett, Maj. Worthen, Adj of NY 4th Henricus, of riding out into the country to call on two houses, observations about the owners' slaves.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence