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Miniature of Warren E. Bliss to Smiley Bancroft
Warren E. Bliss to Smiley Bancroft
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    • Creator: Bliss, Warren E., 1840-1930.
    • Date Created: 1862-06-19
    • Description: Topics include moving to camp near the Chickahominy, anticipation of a battle at Richmond, the capture of Fort Darling, a description of the Battle of Fair Oaks, and the death of Charles Bancroft. Use of hot air balloons in reconnaissance is mentioned, as is the observation that many plantations are deserted by their owners and run by slaves, Gen. McClellan threatened to turn every "White House" (plantation) into a hospital.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Charles F. Bancroft Correspondence
    Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War