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Roswell Farnham to Laura

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Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
Date Created: 1862-12-31
Description: Farnham writes from Camp Vermont near Fairfax Court House, Va. to his sister, Laura, of rebel threatening, of military action with the rebels, of Col. Stoughton's entry into the rebel camp, of wife Mary's reaction to gunfire, of Jackson and his 12,000 men on the march maybe to Harper's Ferry.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence

George W. Quimby to Mother

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Creator: Quimby, George W., 1835-1862.
Date Created: 1862-09-21
Description: Topics include the improvement of George W. Quimby‚Äôs health and a description of the heaps of dead, unburied Rebels on the battlefields. These were casualties of the Battle of Antietam Creek (Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1862), considered one of the bloodiest days of the war.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, George W. Quimby Correspondence

Joseph Rutherford to [Hannah Rutherford]

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Creator: Rutherford, Joseph Chase, 1818-1902.
Date Created: 1862-10-19
Description: Rutherford writes to wife, Hannnah,about the regiment's movement to his camp at Seneca Creek in Maryland. Topics include what was involved in the moving of the troops at night, the baggage he carried on horseback, his pride for his mare, of feeling proud to serve his country in time of need, of him being put in charge of building of a hospital to be named after him and called the Rutherford Hospital.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Chase Rutherford Correspondence

Joseph Rutherford to [Hannah Rutherford]

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Creator: Rutherford, Joseph Chase, 1818-1902.
Date Created: 1864-05-17
Description: Topics include the 10th Regiment's continual advancing along the front lines, reference to Battle of Spotsylvania with thousands killed and wounded (May 12th), discussion about future battles, Rebel sharpshooters & Rutherford‚Äôs desire to shoot one, mentions his horse, Lady Lightfoot, suffers a superficial wound.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Chase Rutherford Correspondence

Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney

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Creator: Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889.
Date Created: 1862-09-06
Description: Topics include the regiment marching towards Harpers Ferry, the regiment disheartened to being ordered to retreat, loss of much equipment and people left behind in the hospital, the destruction of supplies left behind, their hard march to current location, the brief mention of a "heavy battles". (Maryland Campaign Sept 3-15, 1862). Reference to prisoners being paroled.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence

Justus F. Gale to Sister

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Creator: Gale, Justus F., 1837-1863.
Date Created: 1863-07-19
Description: Gale writes that he developed a lameness while at Port Hudson and was sent to convalescent camp. While in camp, Gale and a partner took advantage of a business opportunity to bring rations to contrabands. He mentions going to Baton Rouge to draw the rations and says he now has a pony to ride to make this and other things easier. He also writes that he has not been paid for a long time, and that he has heard General Lee has been captured but that this is not confirmed.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Justus F. Gale Correspondence

William Wirt Henry to Mary Jane Henry

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Creator: Henry, William Wirt, 1831-1915.
Date Created: 1863-07-05
Description: Letter written on his knee in an open field it discusses movement of the Brigade to South Mountain and the anticipation of the arrival of more troops. The lack of letters received from family members is also discussed.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence

Joseph Spafford to Homer White

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Creator: Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866.
Date Created: 1862-02-26
Description: Topics include receiving marching orders for possible move out on Feb 27th but not knowing in what direction or where the soldiers are headed, whether the Army of the Potomac will move during heavy rain, a sick soldier's brother is providing medical care, and a visitor from Cavendish, Vt.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Spafford Correspondence

Edward P. Stone to Family

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Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
Date Created: 1862-11-20
Description: Regiment several days marching before reaching camp near the Aquia Creek, names various commanders in charge of the corps, newspaper informed him of the death of General Israel Richardson (wounded in Battle of Antietam in Maryland, Sept. 17, 1862, died Nov. 3, 1862)
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence

George W. Quimby to Emeline B. Masta

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Creator: Quimby, George W., 1835-1862.
Date Created: 1862-05-11
Description: Topics include the hardships George W. Quimby is enduring, a brief account of fighting on the 6th of May (Battle of Williamsburg, Va.). Quimby describes "the horrid scenes of war": dead and dying soldiers in the aftermath of battle. Mentions generals Smith, Hancock, Sumner, Hooker, and Magruder.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, George W. Quimby Correspondence

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