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Charles C. Gregg to William Wirt Henry
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    • Creator: Gregg, Charles C., 1832-1910.
    • Date Created: 1862-05-28
    • Description: Topics include the expectation of a "big old fight" near Richmond (Battle of Seven Pines or Fair Oaks, ended June 1st, 1862), and the report of a fight led by "Porter and Stonman" (Fitz John Porter and George Stoneman, both Union officers) against 17,000 rebels (actual number: 4,500). This was the Battle of Hanover Court House, 18 miles north of Richmond, on May 27th, 1862. Mentions the appointment of Col. George J. Stannard to lead the Vt. 9th Regiment.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence