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William Wirt Henry to Mary Jane Henry

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Creator: Henry, William Wirt, 1831-1915.
Date Created: 1863-08-23
Description: Letter discusses the sickness of Captain Edwin Dillingham, his probable death if he can‚Äôt get a pass home, the pass was lost and Henry‚Äôs efforts to get new papers through. He also writes of being in command of the Brigade, and that the command of the Regiment was given to a Captain, because of the sickness of many officers throughout the camp.
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: 1864-05-16
Description: Henry writes from the field near Spottsylvania that the Vermont Brigade has been in the midst of the battles, but the 10th Vermont has been lucky enough to avoid the worst fighting. He mentions that the Governor (J. Gergory Smith) is coming for a visit and will send this letter home with him, and that his family should keep up their courage during these ‚Äúexciting times‚Äù and write to him often.
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: 1864-05-17
Description: Henry writes that the 10th Vermont is in the same position and waiting for reinforcements. He also writes that he has seen terrible sights but will wait until he is home to tell his family about them. Henry continues the letter with a description of the political infighting in the regiment, caused by Major (Charles G.) Chandler‚Äôs objection to the promotion of Captain Edwin B. Frost, which resulted in Governor (J. Gregory) Smith denying all the officers their commissions. Henry writes that he prefer charges against Major Chandler as soon as the Major gets drunk again.
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: 1864-07-03
Description: Henry writes of his gratitude for his wife‚Äôs patriotic words in her last letter, and that he is pleased with her praise of his courage and hopes he will remain brave. He mentions the Battle of Cold Harbor and that he now has the reputation of a fighting officer, since he led the charge there. He also writes that he is back in command of the regiment again, though his hand is not completely healed, and writes as well of the bravery of the colored troops, which the men call ‚Äúwhitewashed yankees.‚Äù At the end of the letter he mentions his sister Delia, who has married a Southern doctor and lives in Kinston, N.C., hoping she can live in peace and has enough to eat.
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: 1864-12-06
Description: Henry writes that the Sixth Corps has returned to Petersburg, and the 10th Vermont is camped near General Meade‚Äôs Head Quarters and they recently glimpsed General Grant leaving after a meeting. He has not yet been examined by Dr. Hollman, surgeon of the Sixth Corps, but when he is, he will know his fate. He plans on visiting his brother, J. Edwin Henry, who is a 2nd Lieutenant in the 17th Vermont Infantry, is hearing rumors but no official word.
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: 1864-12-14
Description: Henry writes that he has finally been examined by Dr. Hollman, Sixth Corps surgeon, and that he has approved Henry‚Äôs medical discharge, so he will be selling his horses and will probably leave for Washington the next day. He writes that his wife should follow the instructions to meet him in New York which he sent in an earlier letter.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence

Henry A. Smith to Clarissa A. Smith

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Creator: Smith, Henry A., d. 1864.
Date Created: 1863-06-21
Description: A short letter informing his mother that the regiment was under marching orders and that he had his picture taken.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry A. Smith Correspondence

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

Joseph Spafford to Mary Jane Spafford

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Creator: Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866.
Date Created: 1861-09-15
Description: Spafford writes to his sister about possibly coming to see him at Camp Holbrook in Brattleboro, of Captain A. writing to his wife to have her join him at camp, having received guns and about possible delay in departure.
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: 1862-01-02
Description: Written to his sister from his Virginia camp, topic include politics of promotion and his chances of getting promoted, theft in the Regiments, photographs, and the opium habit of an unnamed soldier from Jamaica, Vermont.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Spafford Correspondence

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