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George W. Quimby to Sister
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    • Creator: Quimby, George W.
    • Date Created: 1861-11-30
    • Description: Writes to sister Emeline B. Masta from Camp Griffin, Va of a description of a Grand Review by Gen. McClellan and staff with Pres. Abraham Lincoln in attendance, marching to Bailey's Cross Roads, expedition to Fairfax Court House for grain, receipt of quilt and pillow, death of two men from disease, reference to Thanksgiving Day
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, George W. Quimby Correspondence


    George W. Quimby to Sister
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      • Creator: Quimby, George W.
      • Date Created: 1861-12-13
      • Description: Writes to his sister Emeline about setting up camp for the winter in the woods that is proving to be a comfortable place, of being in good health, the leaving of Sargent Barney Robinson due to lameness.
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, George W. Quimby Correspondence


      Henry L. Terry to John W. Campbell
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        • Creator: Terry, Henry L., 1820-1885.
        • Date Created: 1861-10-21
        • Description: Topics include encamping at Lee's Mill, twelve miles from Washington, close to the Rebels.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John W. Campbell correspondence


        Charles H. Joyce to William Wirt Henry
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          • Creator: Joyce, Charles H., 1830-1916.
          • Date Created: 1862-08-13
          • Description: Topics include C.H. Joyce's hope of being put in charge of the 11th regiment and anticipation of the camp moving. This would be the evacuation of Harrison's Landing, where McClellan had kept his Army of the Potomac for several weeks. Joyce refers to "old W." (Wash. DC?) and "Gov. H.," Frederick Holbrook, influential governor of Vt., 1861-1863. Also: Battle of Savage's Station, June 29, 1862, where Joyce performed well.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence


          George J. Stannard to William Wirt Henry
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            • Creator: Stannard, George J., 1820-1886.
            • Date Created: 1862-01-07
            • Description: Topics include inquiring after William Henry's health, the sickness in the regiment, and a brief description of drills and picket duty and makes mention of not being promoted, states Capt Dillingham to be promoted.
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence


            Quincy F. Thurston to William Wirt Henry
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              • Creator: Thurston, Quincy F., d. 1862.
              • Date Created: 1862-06-07
              • Description: Topics include an account of the battle near Richmond (maybe the Battle of Seven Pines [Fair Oaks]??), makes mention of marching, the evacuation of Yorktown, the battle of Williamsburgh, a stay at the White House and advance to the Chickahominy River.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence


              Lyman S. Willams to Lois L. Williams
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                • Creator: Williams, Lyman S., 1839-1905.
                • Date Created: 1862-07-27
                • Description: Topics include the quietness of camp near Harrisons Landing, a church service that Lyman Williams attended, and the food Lyman misses from home.
                • 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: 1863-01-29
                  • Description: Letter to sister, Lois, about the 6th regiment's long hard march due to rain and muddy roads ; had to haul artillery, baggage and pontoon trains with great difficulty ; has been relieved from orderly duties ; wishes box from home to be sent ; heavy snow (6 inches) fallen ; asks for postage stamps.
                  • 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: 1863-09-16
                    • Description: Recounts trip to from New York City to Washington, D.C. via steamboat and train ; warmly welcomed in Philadelphia on the way ; states visited with folks and had received ten dollars from his father.
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Lyman S. Williams Correspondence


                    Frederick Holbrook to John Wolcott Phelps
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                      • Creator: Holbrook, Frederick.
                      • Date Created: 1862-05-02
                      • Description: Topics include the arrival of the 7th and 8th Vermont Regiments at Ship Island, off the coast of Miss., and arrangements with the War Department for wounded troops to be sent home. Holbrook mentions the Battle of Yorktown (April 5-May 4, 1862), esp. the "affair" on April 16 that left ca. 100 Vermont soldiers wounded. Holbrook is in charge of the U.S. Marine Hospital in Burlington, Vt.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence