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Miniature of Henry A. Smith to Clarissa A. Smith
Henry A. Smith to Clarissa A. Smith
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    • Creator: Smith, Henry A., d. 1864.
    • Date Created: 1863-03-16
    • Description: Topics include resuming encampment after living indoors for a while. An early March skirmish in Aldie, Va. is mentioned, as is the capture of General E.H. Stoughton in bed, in a daring raid by CSA Capt. John S. Mosby at Fairfax County Court House. Mosby managed to capture dozens of union soldiers, learn the "Countersign," or password, and go wherever he wanted. (The embarrassment ended Stoughton's military career.) Smith mentions his wish for a photograph of his siblings, and his wish for news from home.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry A. Smith Correspondence
    Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
    Miniature of Joseph Spafford to Mary Jane Spafford
    Joseph Spafford to Mary Jane Spafford
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      • Creator: Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866.
      • Date Created: 1863-05-15
      • Description: Topics include being on detail with 30 men guarding bridge at Kettle Run, the Confederate rebel John Singleton Mosby and his guerrilla squads in the vicinity, and a cavalryman coming into camp to warn of squad of greybacks chasing him.
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Spafford 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: 1864-10-03
        • Description: Topics include taking part in a raid against guerrilla fighters, capturing a large quantity of cider brandy which was drunk by both officers and men and by their guide, so that they had to turn back, and a cavalry fight on October 2 (Battle of Saltville, Va.), near their camp. He also writes of being detached to the 5th Vermont Infantry Regiment temporarily and being in command of two companies, and asks when the Town of Essex will pay the bounty to soldiers who reenlisted.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Lyman S. Williams Correspondence
        Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
        Miniature of Henry Harrison Wilder to Mother
        Henry Harrison Wilder to Mother
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          • Creator: Wilder, Henry Harrison.
          • Date Created: 1862-04-28
          • Description: Topics include two officers from the New York regiment joining the rebel army and a description of a rebel attack. Wilder is writing at the time of the Siege of Yorktown, Va.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry Harrison Wilder 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: 1863-05-24
            • Description: Topics include small disturbances by the rebels nightly, men is danger of guerrilla warfare by the Rebels, the ill health of the 13th regiment, a lot of inquiries about folks at home, a reference to Mr. Bond and the garden, him wanting the front yard at home spruced up before he gets back home, again encourages his wife to drink porter and get fat as she only weighs 104 pounds.
            • 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: 1861-05-24
              • Description: Topics include the journey from Fort Monroe, Virginia to Hampton, the Secessionists setting fire to a bridge that lead to the village, the Colonel being asked to not molest, assault or otherwise interfere with the citizens of Hampton, mentions Sewells Point where the enemy had built a battery, reference to the state election about secession from the union, speaks of his love for his family.
              • 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: 1863-10-08
                • Description: Barney writes of having only 83 men on duty due to sickness, and that he is currently in command of the fort, though General Wistar would be returning soon after a raid on guerillas. He also comments on the lack of experience of the colored regiment. The rest of the letter contains comments and questions about life at home in Swanton.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence
                Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                Miniature of Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
                Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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                  • Creator: Veazey, Wheelock G., 1835-1898.
                  • Date Created: 1863-03-09
                  • Description: Writes General (Edwin Henry Stoughton) was kidnapped (March 8th) at night out of his own bed (by Confederate Ranger J. S. Mosby & his men), Veazey writes of no troops near him, pickets "imperfect", Colonel Blunt put in command, and inquiries about folks at home, teases Julia about her and her "twin" meaning the baby and mentions Election Day in New Hampshire.
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Wheelock Graves Veazey Correspondence
                  Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                  Miniature of Justus F. Gale to Sister & Friends
                  Justus F. Gale to Sister & Friends
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                    • Creator: Gale, Justus F., 1837-1863.
                    • Date Created: 1862-09-09
                    • Description: Topics include the sickness of Justus Gale‚Äôs mother and brother Charley, mentions his dismay of men trying to skip military duty, the rebel prisoners taken by various Union regiments, mentions Gen. Butler may be taking care of the guerrilla fighters and the injuries sustained by the men in the train accident whereby many seemed to have avoided amputations.
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Justus F. Gale 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: 1862-05-16
                      • Description: Topics include General Banks' Division falling back to Strasburgh, the frequent skirmishes with Ashbys Cavalry, an account of a man in Company I who shot a rebel, Smith's hand wounded by a fellow soldier playing carelessly with a sabre, men eating well, mention of Oliver Cushman of Hartland who was promoted to second Lieutenant, reference to military pay.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry A. Smith Correspondence
                      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War