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Lyman S. Williams to Lois L. Williams
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    • Creator: Williams, Lyman S., 1839-1905.
    • Date Created: 1864-04-13
    • Description: Topics include letters he has received and news from his brother, Nathan, who is in Chicago serving in the Veteran Reserve Corps, a short list of what he has been doing, including attending a lyceum, news that Captain William B. Reynolds has been promoted to Major in the 17th Vermont Infantry Regiment, drilling practice, out of postage stamps and sends another one dollar to have some sent.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Lyman S. Williams Correspondence


    Lyman S. Williams to Lois L. Williams
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      • Creator: Williams, Lyman S., 1839-1905.
      • Date Created: 1864-08-03
      • Description: Detailed list of the marches made by the 6th Vermont from July 12th through August 3rd. He also writes of visiting the burial ground of some of the soldiers from Company I at Camp Griffin and of visiting former members of Company I when in Washington D.C. siting several by name, of receiving photographs of his family, and of receiving his back pay as Sergeant but not as Lieutenant.
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Lyman S. Williams Correspondence


      Joseph Rutherford to [Hannah Rutherford]
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        • Creator: Rutherford, Joseph Chase, 1818-1902.
        • Date Created: 1864-08-23
        • Description: Topics include word of the death of their son (Joseph?), Rutherford‚Äôs deep sadness, mentions a photograph of his now deceased son, of him sending the photo home and that he is in the hospital recovering from dysentery.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Chase Rutherford Correspondence


        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


          Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney
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            • Creator: Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889.
            • Date Created: 1863-05-13
            • Description: Topics include working on building forts, his surprise at the resignation of Colonel Stowell, that he was finally able to send his box back to Vermont, and mentions photographs for his album at home. He also refers to the wedding of Silas L. Griffith and Libby M. Staples on May 20th in Danby, Vermont.
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence


            William Wirt Henry to Mary Jane Henry
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              • Creator: Henry, William Wirt, 1831-1915.
              • Date Created: 1863-05-31
              • Description: Letter discusses the health of his son, Ferdie, and the impending death of the wife of Sergeant Davis, who is at the camp. He also writes of the limits of their forces which are stretched along a 25 mile area, reference to Capt. Dillingham, Col. Jewett, of watching for Lee's army, possible promotions and photographs he is sending home of fellow officers.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence


              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


                Roswell Farnham to [Mary Farnham]
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                  • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
                  • Date Created: 1863-06-13
                  • Description: Topics include a group of officers and men going on a ride to the battle field of Bull Run, thoughts of wanting to stay in the military but home and family pull at him more, the expectation of leaving on July 4th for Brattleboro, a visit to and description of Mr. Buckley‚Äôs family (Confederate sympathizers), talk of drinking alcohol and of wife wishing for photographs.
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence


                  Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney
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                    • Creator: Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889.
                    • Date Created: 1862-09-27
                    • Description: While in transport Barney writes of heading for Chicago along with others as prisoners, states he had a good breakfast that included much relished butter, speculates they are being moved West as it is cheaper than keeping them East, thinks they will not be exchanged any time soon, feels humiliated to be sold but proud of having done his duty. States the arrest of all the officers in the brigade except Colonel Stannard who has taken command. Mentions photographs he is sending home.
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence


                    Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney
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                      • Creator: Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889.
                      • Date Created: 1863-02-18
                      • Description: Topics include being on guard duty, of the many court martial cases to be tried, his passion for collecting photographs of all the officers in the Regiment for his album, the resignation of officers, sending Meigs to pursue a deserter with no luck in arresting him, of hearing about a military draft in Vermont & the need for men to serve
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence