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46 Families of military personnel. 37 United States Army -- Military life. 37 United States Army -- Surgeons. 32 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 10th (1862-1865). 26 Military camps -- Maryland. 26 Military camps -- Virginia. 25 Diseases. 20 Culpeper County (Va.). 19 Military pay. 18 Armed Forces -- Officers. 16 Marching. 16 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care. 15 Military hospitals. 14 Morale. 13 Food. 10 Promotions, Military. 9 Armies -- Medical and sanitary affairs. 9 Newspapers. 7 Battle casualties. 7 Desertion, Military. 7 Homesickness. 7 Photographs. 7 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Social aspects. 7 Winchester (Va.). 6 Medicine, Military. 6 Picketing. 6 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Destruction and pillage. 5 Horses. 5 Military discipline. 5 SmithJ. Gregory (John Gregory) 1818-1891. 5 War -- Psychological aspects. 4 African American soldiers. 4 Confederate States of America Army. 4 Copperhead movement. 4 GrantUlysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) 1822-1885. 4 Postal service. 4 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns. 3 Religion. 3 Reporters and reporting. 3 Slaves. 3 Soldiers -- Alcohol use. 3 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women. 3 War casualties. 3 Women in war. 2 Amputation. 2 Cedar Creek (Va.). 2 Fortification. 2 GriersonBenjamin Henry 1826-1911. 2 LeeRobert E. (Robert Edward) 1807-1870. 2 Military camps -- Vermont. 2 Military leaves and furloughs. 2 Petersburg (Va.) -- History -- Siege, 1864-1865. 2 Prisoners of war. 2 Recruiting and enlistment. 2 SheridanPhilip Henry 1831-1888. 2 Skirmishing. 2 Vermont Governor (1861-1863 : Holbrook). 2 War -- Economic aspects. 1 Abolitionists -- United States -- History -- 19th century. 1 African Americans. 1 Baptism. 1 Butler(Benjamin Franklin) Mr 1818-1893. 1 Contraband of war. 1 Courts-martial and courts of inquiry -- United States. 1 Executions and executioners. 1 Fisher's Hill, Battle of, Va., 1864. 1 Friendly fire (Military science). 1 Fugitive slaves. 1 Gettysburg Campaign, 1863. 1 Harpers Ferry (W. Va.). 1 Love-letters. 1 Military deserters. 1 Mine Run Campaign, Va., 1863. 1 MosbyJohn Singleton 1833-1916. 1 Operational rations (Military supplies). 1 Pillage. 1 Sharpshooters. 1 Slavery. 1 Spotsylvania Court House, Battle of, Va., 1864. 1 SwisshelmJane Grey Cannon 1815-1884. 1 Tents. 1 Traitors. 1 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Military reconnaissance. 1 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Secret service. 1 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Songs and music. 1 Washington (D.C.). 1 Winchester, 3rd Battle of, Winchester, Va., 1864.

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Miniature of Joseph Rutherford to Daughter
Joseph Rutherford to Daughter
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    • Creator: Rutherford, Joseph Chase, 1818-1902.
    • Date Created: 1862-11-23
    • Description: Rutherford writes from his Maryland camp to his daughter, Helen, of military life, about the fact that there is no day of worship in the military, food preparations for Thanksgiving dinner, description of the dress parade, Typhoid fever in the camp, and the proper care that the Vermont regiment is receiving from their surgeons.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Chase Rutherford Correspondence
    Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
    Miniature of Joseph Rutherford to Daughter
    Joseph Rutherford to Daughter
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      • Creator: Rutherford, Joseph Chase, 1818-1902.
      • Date Created: 1864-12-25
      • Description: Topics include organizing and preparing a Christmas dinner for the hospital, being awoken by the sounds of music, brother George‚Äôs defense of Rutherford to Governor Smith, and celebration of a big victory in battle, Rebel deserters coming into Union lines.
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Chase Rutherford Correspondence
      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
      Miniature of Joseph Rutherford to Jacob [Rutherford]
      Joseph Rutherford to Jacob [Rutherford]
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        • Creator: Rutherford, Joseph Chase, 1818-1902.
        • Date Created: 1862-09-?
        • Description: Dr. Rutherford writes to his young son, Jacob, about the military camp the Dr. is in. He writes of how the camp is much like a village with rows of white tents, how his tent is furnished, of a small black dog he has with him and of how much he likes his horse. He gives his opinion of the soldiers; many treat him well and some of the men he dislikes because they do not keep themselves clean.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Chase Rutherford Correspondence
        Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
        Miniature of Joseph Rutherford to Newport Express
        Joseph Rutherford to Newport Express
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          • Creator: Rutherford, Joseph Chase, 1818-1902.
          • Date Created: 1865-03-27
          • Description: Letter to the Newport Express newspaper that includes a description of a battle near Petersburg, Virginia (part of the Richmond - Petersburg Campaign) in which many were killed or captured ; number to casualties and prisoners captured stated.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Chase Rutherford Correspondence
          Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
          Miniature of Joseph Rutherford to Son
          Joseph Rutherford to Son
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            • Creator: Rutherford, Joseph Chase, 1818-1902.
            • Date Created: 1865-03-08
            • Description: Topics include building an elaborate trip wire and abbetten to protect against the enemy, the planned execution of a deserter, and Rutherford‚Äôs son‚Äôs schooling and allowance.
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Chase Rutherford Correspondence
            Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
            Miniature of Joseph Rutherford to Son
            Joseph Rutherford to Son
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              • Creator: Rutherford, Joseph Chase, 1818-1902.
              • Date Created: 1863-05-26
              • Description: Topics include J.C. Rutherford writing to his sick son, reference to the boy's younger brother, Jacob ; sending flower buds to his sister Helen and a gold cord to the sick boy as trim for his cap.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Chase Rutherford Correspondence
              Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
              Miniature of Joseph Rutherford to [Hannah Rutherford]
              Joseph Rutherford to [Hannah Rutherford]
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                • Creator: Rutherford, Joseph Chase, 1818-1902.
                • Date Created: 1862-12-18
                • Description: Topics include family money troubles, a description of his horse Lady Lightfoot, anticipation of a Rebel raid, and a description of the winter quarters and John tending to his comforts as his "nig" (Moses) has been sick, reference to the troublesome Murk.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Chase Rutherford Correspondence
                Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                Miniature of Joseph Rutherford to [Hannah Rutherford]
                Joseph Rutherford to [Hannah Rutherford]
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                  • Creator: Rutherford, Joseph Chase, 1818-1902.
                  • Date Created: 1862-12-25
                  • Description: Topics include the regiment guarding the Potomac River at Whitesford, the Rebels gathering on the hills opposite the camp, of anticipating Christmas dinner and a medical disaster at Washington requiring more personnel in the medical corps.
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Chase Rutherford Correspondence
                  Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                  Miniature of Joseph Rutherford to [Hannah Rutherford]
                  Joseph Rutherford to [Hannah Rutherford]
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                    • Creator: Rutherford, Joseph Chase, 1818-1902.
                    • Date Created: 1863-07-04
                    • Description: A brief letter from Frederick Junction, Maryland stating he has received a picture of his wife, that he and the troops are preparing to march, and he has been assigned to be the acting surgeon of the Regiment and Medical Director of the Brigade.
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Chase Rutherford Correspondence
                    Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                    Miniature of Joseph Rutherford to [Hannah Rutherford]
                    Joseph Rutherford to [Hannah Rutherford]
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                      • Creator: Rutherford, Joseph Chase, 1818-1902.
                      • Date Created: 1863-08-08
                      • Description: Writing in the field near White Sulphur Springs, Virginia topics include the one year anniversary of joining the army, reflections on life, war and family, Col. Jewett and Capt Frost recruiting the drafted men, no food in the wasted countryside, and men endure their hardships.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Chase Rutherford Correspondence
                      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War