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Miniature of Ransom W. Towle to Rufus and Sebra Towle
Ransom W. Towle to Rufus and Sebra Towle
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    • Creator: Towle, Ransom W., d. 1864.
    • Date Created: 1862-03-29
    • Description: Writing from Newport News (Virginia?) topics include the journey from Alexandria to his new camp, mentions the destruction of Hampton, Va. by the Confederates, the "concentration of troops" for the possible purpose of advancing into Va. and the inefficiency of the Quarter Master resulting in the soldiers going hungry for a week. He makes reference to passing gun boats, gives a brief description and impression of the "renowned" Monitor (Ironclad) and Fort Monroe.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Ransom W. Towle Correspondence
    Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
    Miniature of Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]
    Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]
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      • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
      • Date Created: 1861-05-08
      • Description: Topics include acting as Adjutant of the Regiment at Camp Fairbanks, Rutland, and considering a commission in the army with the rank of captain. Farnham mentions his high regard for his superiors, especially Ge. Baxter, and how much the soldiers look forward to arriving at Fort Monroe and eventually training for battle.
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
      Miniature of Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]
      Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]
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        • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
        • Date Created: 1861-05-09
        • Description: Topics include anticipated journey to New York en route to Ft. Monroe, Va. Farnham describes oath-taking ceremony upon leaving Camp Fairbanks (Judge Smalley) and soldiers passing muster by Col. Rains. US Army has provided them with good clothing and food. Villages cheer when they pass through. Farnham is confident that Gen. Scott will be pleased with the Vt. soldiers soon to arrive at Ft. Monroe.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
        Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
        Miniature of Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]
        Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]
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          • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
          • Date Created: 1861-05-25
          • Description: Topics include the rebels burning Hampton Bridge, the funeral of Benjamin Underwood, the food the Massachusetts Regiment is receiving from home, and false alarms of rebels. Hampton population, whites and blacks. Fortress Monroe now has close to 4,000 soldiers encamped; news that Vt. Regiment is about to be shipped out, destination unknown. Names mentioned: Gen. Butler, Col. Washburn, Maj. Worthen, Lt. Pickett, Col. Phelps, Capt. Clark, Andross, Judge Underwood, John Prichard, Mr. May, Mr. Batchelder, Ed. Wilcox, John Richards, Dr. Hartley, Daniel Johnson.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
          Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
          Miniature of Roswell Farnham to [C. H.] Harding
          Roswell Farnham to [C. H.] Harding
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            • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
            • Date Created: 1861-05-26
            • Description: Topics include preparing for a march with the 4th Massachusetts Regiment and a New York Regiment most likely to Sewells Point, Virginia. Farnham expresses pride in the Green Mountain Boys. Names mentioned: Officers Stearns, Andross, and Worthen.
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
            Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
            Miniature of Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney
            Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney
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              • Creator: Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889.
              • Date Created: 1863-04-12
              • Description: Reflects on how different the Sabbath is for him while in the Army, of borrowing a horse to ride for the first time in a long while to make his rounds as ‚Äúofficer of the day‚Äù, a seven mile circuit. Writes of hearing heavy cannonading, 9th NY Infantry Regiment Hawkins Zouaves, & of rumors of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Edward A. Kimball as the Siege of Suffolk (Virginia April 11 - May 4) begins. Discusses his feelings about recent promotions in the Regiment and his fear that the Regiment will be consolidated with another.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence
              Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
              Miniature of Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney
              Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney
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                • Creator: Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889.
                • Date Created: 1863-06-20
                • Description: Barney writes of becoming weak from diarrhea and being advised to go to the Chesapeake Hospital after the Regiment had moved to Yorktown. He reassures his wife that he is recovering and that the hospital is magnificent. He also writes that the news from Pennsylvania is not good. Mentions Hooker and Little Mac and then gives orders about placing the state pay of some of his men in the Union Bank.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence
                Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                Miniature of Henry A. Smith to Family
                Henry A. Smith to Family
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                  • Creator: Smith, Henry A., d. 1864.
                  • Date Created: 1864-01-10
                  • Description: Topics include how he is the only one left of his company that has not been exchanged and a list of the items he wants sent to him in a box.
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry A. Smith Correspondence
                  Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                  Miniature of Lyman S. Williams to Lois L. Williams
                  Lyman S. Williams to Lois L. Williams
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                    • Creator: Williams, Lyman S., 1839-1905.
                    • Date Created: 1862-04-01
                    • Description: Topics include the journey from Alexandria to Newport News.
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Lyman S. Williams Correspondence
                    Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                    Miniature of Roswell Farnham to [Mary Farnham]
                    Roswell Farnham to [Mary Farnham]
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                      • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
                      • Date Created: 1861-08-02
                      • Description: August 2, 1861. Topics include Roswell telling his wife of the delay for the departure home, another description of Fort Monroe and Hygeia Hotel on Old Point Comfort similar to one written in the July 31 letter, of the incident of shooting of a drunken soldier, of the drunken condition of the 1st N Y regiment.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
                      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War