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William Wirt Henry to John Henry

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Creator: Henry, William Wirt, 1831-1915.
Date Created: 1863-09-14
Description: Letter discusses his being appointed Division Officer of the Day, of fighting with cannon fire being heard, of indifference to it, the questionable behavior of Colonel A. B. Jewett, complains Jewett becomes ill whenever difficulties arise and Henry has to do the work, requests that the information provided remain confidential. The arrival of the paymaster with intention of sending money home soon, as well as the behavior of Justin (possibly Justin Carter).
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: 1863-09-21
Description: Letter written in the field discusses marching, the movement of the Army of the Potomac to the Rapidan River in the hope that there will be some form of action soon, Henry in new camp near Culpeper, Virginia, on the Pike to Sulphur Springs, possible move to Gordonsville where it is believed Lee's army is, the sickness of several members of Company B, receiving military pay.
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: 1864-04-29
Description: Henry writes that the mail is being held up in Washington until the Regiment moves, that he has received postage stamps as he requested and that nothing much is happening except that some of the line officers are getting up a little ‚Äúbreeze‚Äù against Captain Frost. Reference to Captain Dillingham and Mr. Dillingham.
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: 1864-07-12
Description: Henry writes with details of the Battle of Monocacy, including that he and Major Edwin Dillingham were nearly captured and only escaped by using two lame artillery horses. The 10th Vermont was on the left of the line, and when the line to the right of him collapsed, he was able to hold long enough to let them retreat, and then retreat successfully himself, though cut off from the main army. He was complimented by General Wallace and General Rickett for bringing in both his regiment and the 87th Pennsylvania, when both were feared to be taken prisoner. He ends the letter abruptly by writing that Confederate forces were two miles away and he needed to go investigate.
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: 1864-07-14
Description: Very brief note with Henry stating that the soldiers are under marching orders and have been ordered to take the train to Washington D.C. and that possibly they will be ordered to follow the Confederate forces towards Culpeper, Virginia.
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: 1864-10-12
Description: Henry writes that he appreciates his wife‚Äôs letter which contained a description of Major Edwin Dillingham‚Äôs funeral. He also writes that he was Sixth Corps Officer of the Day and spent the whole day with General Ricketts, who seemed glad that he was back in command of the 10th Vermont.
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: 1864-11-18
Description: Henry writes that Brigade Commander Colonel William Emerson is on leave and Henry is now in command of the Brigade. It appears they are now in winter quarters and Henry writes that he does not feel it is safe for his wife to visit this camp, as the railroads are being torn up by ‚Äúguerillas‚Äù and trains are being captured. He then discusses when or whether he will resign, since Col. Truax in under arrest, depending on the resignation of Colonel Emerson and the possibility that Henry might command the Brigade.
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: 1862-09-02
Description: From Alexandria, Virginia topics include transporting the sick, injured and "used up horses", the expectation of new horses, the extensive fortifications between Alexandria and Centerville, the horrors of war, the restriction of letter writing until 10 days following a battle, reference to men having fought in a battle but does not say which one (Pope's Campaign??) and Henry Smith's wish to return home.
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: 1862-11-28
Description: Topics include the arrival of the package from home that had includes apples and chicken but those were eaten by Jarvis Wentworth, pictures of relatives received, admiration of his new boots, Henry Smith's friend Fenney hoping to become his brother-in-law, and the death of a boy names Henry Holt of Hartland, gives advice on how to best care for a horse.
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: 1862-12-05
Description: Two letters one dated Dec 5th and one 6th. Topics include the snowy weather, Henry Smith's good health, and the difficult times the men who were drafted will face.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry A. Smith Correspondence

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