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Justus F. Gale to Sister
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    • Creator: Gale, Justus F., 1837-1863.
    • Date Created: 1863-02-22
    • Description: Topics include reminiscences about attending church in Elmore and musings on the power of God to preserve him, a list of all the temptations available to soldiers in New Orleans, including swearing, playing cards, and drinking whiskey, and that liquor is as common as water in the city, with both men and women getting drunk.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Justus F. Gale Correspondence


    Lyman Barton to Hiram Barton
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      • Creator: Barton, Lyman, 1839-1936.
      • Date Created: 1863-07-29
      • Description: Lyman Barton writes of his Regiment‚Äôs march from White House to near Hanover Junction and back, and then on to a camp near Portsmouth, Virginia. He then writes of his military unit being renumbered (from 9 A C to the 7 A C now 2nd Brigade 2nd Division 7 A C), of news from home, that his two other brothers, James and Henry were drafted, and continues with his views on how the war is progressing.
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Barton Family Correspondence


      Lyman Barton to Melissa Barton
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        • Creator: Barton, Lyman, 1839-1936.
        • Date Created: 1864-07-07
        • Description: Lyman Barton comments on the Second Battle of Petersburg on June 15 to 18, writing that though they were almost successful in taking Petersburg, the arrival of General Hancock slowed the assault until the defenses were fortified. He also writes of his sister mistaking shoulder scales, worn by privates, for an officer‚Äôs badge in a photograph she received, mentioning that the Colored Troops wore these shoulder scales but discarded them when in the field. He gives only a passing mention to the Battle of Cold Harbor.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Barton Family Correspondence


        Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney
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          • Creator: Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889.
          • Date Created: 1863-09-13
          • Description: Barney writes of the monotony of camp life in the fort and his wish for more action. Reflects on how the Rebels must see the hopelessness of their cause, mentions wishing to go to Charlestown, Va to help win the city and of the weather is getting cooler, but the many men still sick. Is glad Maria is enjoying the outdoor excursions of fishing and riding.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence


          Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney
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            • Creator: Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889.
            • Date Created: 1863-10-11
            • Description: Barney writes that the Regiment will soon be moving to North Carolina because of the sickness at Fort Yorktown. He spends the rest of the letter assuring his wife that he does not drink liquor.
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence


            Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney
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              • Creator: Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889.
              • Date Created: 1864-03-14
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence


              Hiram H. Barton to Lyman Barton
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                • Creator: Barton, Hiram H., 1836-1903.
                • Date Created: 1863-04-05
                • Description: Writing from Stanley General Hospital in New Bern, N.C. to his brother Lyman, Hiram Barton writes of all the rumors surrounding the Siege of Little Washington (Battle of Washington, March 30-April 18, 1863), including the supposed death of General Francis B. Spinola. He also writes of the arrival of a Lieutenant sent by General John G. Foster to New Bern to ask for reinforcements. As well, he writes of Rebel scouts that are in the area.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Barton Family Correspondence


                Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney
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                  • Creator: Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889.
                  • Date Created: 1864-01-20
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence


                  Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney
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                    • Creator: Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889.
                    • Date Created: 1864-02-25
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence


                    Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney
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                      • Creator: Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889.
                      • Date Created: 1864-03-06
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence