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Joseph Spafford to Mary Jane Spafford
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    • Creator: Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866.
    • Date Created: 1863-02-21
    • Description: Topics include how often to write, of not getting a letter Mary Jane says she wrote, the snowy and rainy weather, Williams and the Captains poor health, a trip to Washington, Joseph‚Äôs clothing, the resignation of the 2nd Lieutenant of Company F, and Joseph‚Äôs good health.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Spafford Correspondence


    Joseph Spafford to Mary Jane Spafford
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      • Creator: Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866.
      • Date Created: [1861-09-16]
      • Description: Spafford writes from Brattleboro of the possibility of his sister and Lizzie visiting him before departure, of his time consuming duties as Orderly, of Captain A's wife already having come for a visit.
      • 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: 1861-09-20
        • Description: Spafford writes of possible leave from Brattleboro on September 21, 1861, of giving George all his things except his overcoat that he will keep with him, of his desire to see his sister.
        • 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]-10-24
          • Description: Writing from Brattleboro topics include George deciding to joint the regiment, Joseph Spafford receiving his payment, and the mustering of the regiment.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Spafford Correspondence


          Joseph Spafford to Mary Jane Spafford
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            • Creator: Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866.
            • Date Created: 1862-10-26
            • Description: Writing en route, topics include a description of the journey to Washington on the ‚ÄúElm City‚Äù train, his deep desire for letters from home and an undercurrent of his willingness to accept how things are.
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Spafford Correspondence


            Henry A. Smith to Clarissa A. Smith
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              • Creator: Smith, Henry A., d. 1864.
              • Date Created: 1863-02-06
              • Description: A short letter thanking his mother for the box she sent. Although generally satisfied with the food, he wishes the requested socks had arrived as well. He adds a brief correction: "We do not belong to Burnsides Army but belong to the defences of Washington." Weather in February has been bad, and March will probably be just as bad.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry A. Smith Correspondence


              George F. Davis to Smiley Bancroft
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                • Creator: Davis, George F., 1815-1901.
                • Date Created: 1862-05-07
                • Description: Topics include the death of Charles Bancroft while on the "Propeller Richard Willing" and an account of his possessions. The quartermaster's tone is remarkably sympathetic even while addressing official business.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Charles F. Bancroft Correspondence


                George F. Davis to Smiley Bancroft
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                  • Creator: Davis, George F., 1815-1901.
                  • Date Created: 1862-05-18
                  • Description: Topics include plans to return Charles Bancroft's possessions to his father. One senses that the quartermaster is defending the military's hospital care in response to a complaint from Bancroft's father.
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Charles F. Bancroft Correspondence


                  John W. Merriam to Friend Samantha
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                    • Creator: Merriam, John W., d. 1863.
                    • Date Created: 1862-09-04
                    • Description: Writing from Algiers, La. topics include the false report of Justus's death and an attack by 1500 Rebels on a train leaving Desallemands and heading for Algiers that left 30 to 40 soldiers wounded or killed.
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Justus F. Gale Correspondence


                    William Bruidnell and Francis Finnegan to William Wirt Henry
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                      • Creator: Bruidnell, William, b. 1842; Finnegan.
                      • Date Created: 1862-08-09
                      • Description: Topics include a request for pay amounting to $116 and an update on the leaders of the Vermont Regiment.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence