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Roswell Farnham to [Mary Farnham]
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    • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
    • Date Created: 1862-11-12
    • Description: Farnham writes from Camp Vermont headquarters of the 12th Regiment Vermont Volunteers to his wife, Mary, about her preparing for a visit to camp, what needed items she might bring and what discomforts she might expect living in a small hut he is building. He mentions other wives visiting their spouses, Mrs. Blunt and Mrs. Vaughn. Writes of anticipation of homesickness.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence


    Roswell Farnham to [Mary Farnham]
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      • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
      • Date Created: 1862-11-14
      • Description: Writes from Camp Vermont, 12th Regiment Vermont Volunteers headquarters to his wife, Mary, of officers' huts being built, of his visit to Washington's estate Mt. Vernon, description of the grounds and tombs of George and Martha, arrangements for when Mary comes to visit, and of a battalion drill.
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence


      John Lester Barstow to Laura
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        • Creator: Barstow, John Lester, 1832-1913.
        • Date Created: 1864-05-19
        • Description: Topics include increasing numbers of sickly soldiers in camp, conditions of the hospital seized by Barstow for the injured, projections for future marching orders.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Lester Barstow Correspondence


        George Prichard, C. C. P. Baldwin, and R. C. Johnson to Roswell Farnham
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          • Creator: Prichard, George; Baldwin, C. C. P.; and Johnson.
          • Date Created: 1862-10-04
          • Description: Topics include the presentation of a horse to Roswell Farnham because of his patriotism.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence


          Roswell Farnham to [Mary Farnham?]
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            • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
            • Description: Topics include a request for someone to make Roswell Farnham a couple of woolen collars for his shirts.
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence


            Roswell Farnham to Laura
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              • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
              • Date Created: 1863-03-09
              • Description: Lt. Chamberlain resigns due to illness, General Stoughton taken prisoner by Fitz Hugh Lee‚Äôs Cavalry at the Court House (Virginia), the large number of sick men in camp many with typhoid fever, fears his best horse will not regain health, enclosed pictures (ambrotype, a photograph), suggested reading for Laura with specific book titles stated as well as books he is reading (Motley's History of the Dutch Republic and Woman in White), orders for Colonel Blunt to report to the station to take command of the Brigade, description of who is in the photos being sent home.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence


              Report
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                • Date Created: 1863-03-09
                • Description: A pass for Roswell Farnham to go to Washington for 48 hours signed by Col Commanding Asa P. Blunt.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence


                Roswell Farnham to Laura
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                  • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
                  • Date Created: 1863-03-21
                  • Description: About ambrotype photo well received by Laura, that is well be protected by glass, his letter having been read in Sunday School by Mr. McKeen, instructions regarding financial matters at home, greetings to folks at home, inquiry about financial and other issues regarding Cyrus including wishing to have a "miniature" by Cyrus, and Roswell Farnham being put in charge of the detachment of Wolf Run Shoals, more details about the Kelly's Ford engagement on the 17th.
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence


                  Asa P. Blunt
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                    • Creator: Blunt, Asa P.
                    • Date Created: 1863-04-15
                    • Description: Pass for Roswell Farnham to go to Washington for 48 hours approved by Asa P. Blunt, Colonel Commander of Brigade ; extended 48 hours by Maj. Genl. Heintzelman.
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence


                    Joseph Rutherford to [Hannah Rutherford]
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                      • Creator: Rutherford, Joseph Chase, 1818-1902.
                      • Date Created: 1862-08-31
                      • Description: Dr. Rutherford writes from Camp Washburn about his improved health from the dysentery from which he has suffered, medicine he took, his heavy responsibilities caring for sick soldiers, and anticipation of leaving for Virginia on Friday. He writes of missing home.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Chase Rutherford Correspondence