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Roswell Farnham to [C. H.] Harding
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    • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
    • Date Created: 1861-06-03
    • Description: Camp Butler, Newport['s] News: Farnham assesses regiment and its destiny: "We are better situated." Action at Hampton resulted in many freed slaves. Provost marshall duties involving confiscated property and "loose" slaves. Press coverage is exaggerated; Farnham's pride in the Green Mtn. Boys; politics among regiment officers. Apology for any offensive remarks. Heavy rain for several days; more slaves arriving. Steamer Harriet Lane fires on rebel battery at Pig Point; also commandeers ship with livestock and other foodstuffs--cheers from the troops. Mentions "Hawkins Zouaves" and "the Germans." Names: Officers Butler, Phelps, Packard, Peckett; soldiers Stebbins, Geo. Flanders, McFarland.
    • 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: 1861-06-13
      • Description: Topics include the battle the previous Monday and the death of George Lougee from Vershire, Vermont. Farnham concerned that some of his letters may be misinterpreted and printed (presumably in the local press). Mentions Col. Phelps's anxiety, imminent court-martial of Mass. general, and some of the hardships of the campaign.
      • 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: 1861-06-20
        • Description: June 20, 1861. Topics include setting rumors straight. Farnham assures his wife that his chances of being killed are minimal. Notes that his provost marshal duties have lessened, possibly because fewer "negroes" are arriving, for fear that the North won't succeed! Reference to Dan Johnson and his rumors; also the secret why he returned home. Compliments for Capt. Andross, again, during Battle of Big (or Great) Bethel.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence


        Lyman S. Williams to Lois L. Williams
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          • Creator: Williams, Lyman S., 1839-1905.
          • Date Created: 1864-06-25
          • Description: Topics include Lyman‚Äôs promotion to 2nd Lieutenant of Company C, inquiries about his Canadian cousins, trying to keep cool, with a bucket of ice water to drink, needing money sent to him to pay for his new equipment as 2nd Lieutenant, a discussion about the officers in his new company, a report about the loss of prisoners by the 4th and 11th Regiments, destruction of railroad tracks and bridges.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Lyman S. Williams Correspondence


          Lyman S. Williams to Lois L. Williams
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            • Creator: Williams, Lyman S., 1839-1905.
            • Date Created: 1864-10-03
            • Description: Topics include taking part in a raid against guerrilla fighters, capturing a large quantity of cider brandy which was drunk by both officers and men and by their guide, so that they had to turn back, and a cavalry fight on October 2 (Battle of Saltville, Va.), near their camp. He also writes of being detached to the 5th Vermont Infantry Regiment temporarily and being in command of two companies, and asks when the Town of Essex will pay the bounty to soldiers who reenlisted.
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Lyman S. Williams Correspondence


            Lyman S. Williams to Lois L. Williams
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              • Creator: Williams, Lyman S., 1839-1905.
              • Date Created: 1865-03-21
              • Description: Writes being Brigade Officer of the Day, shaving off all his beard except a mustache, news of Sergeant John C. Swan who was exchanged and who reports that the rumors about Confederate treatment of prisoner is true, and that recruits are coming in from Vermont to fill the companies.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Lyman S. Williams Correspondence


              E. V. N. Hitchcock to John Wolcott Phelps
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                • Creator: Hitchcock, E. V. N.
                • Date Created: 1863-03-14
                • Description: Hitchcock learns that Phelps is nominated to be a Major General. Concludes letter with another carefully worded appeal to Phelps for a better position, preferably under Phelps's command. (Hitchcock underlines the word "inactivity.") Details in between include mail that has arrived, including a Brattleboro newspaper (title unknown); a new "conscript act" (Conscription Act: passed by the Union in late February and signed by Lincoln in March, 1863); preparations for summer and the anticipation of a large shipment of ice; officers busy with a Court Martial; and the continued good health of the regiment.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence


                Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]
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                  • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
                  • Date Created: 1861-05-10
                  • Description: Farnham relates the impression the 1st Regiment made on citizens of Troy, NY and finally New Yorkers, both in public and in the press. Apparently, it was "the biggest and toughest looking regiment" seen in New York. Concludes letter with a few domestic concerns. Mentions daughter Laura's letter "in the Times" (probably Burlington Times).
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence


                  George W. Quimby to Sister
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                    • Creator: Quimby, George W.
                    • Date Created: 1861-10-26
                    • Description: Writes from Camp Griffin, Va, Smith's Division of camp life in general, of good food, of having been in several military advances since he last wrote, marching from Chain Bridge towards Lewinsville, "Sesesh" soldiers brought in with one having been said to have preached teh funeral service of Jackson and worth a lot of money, Picket Guard, Brigade Guard and sister's husband's health.
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, George W. Quimby Correspondence


                    William Bruidnell to William Wirt Henry
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                      • Creator: Bruidnell, William, b. 1842.
                      • Date Created: 1862-05-25
                      • Description: Topics include the good health of everyone except Tilton Sleeper, the hope of taking Richmond from the rebels, and the good weather near Cool Harbor, Virginia.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence