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Miniature of Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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    • Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
    • Date Created: 1864-04-16
    • Description: Writes of having sent money home, of improved health, of not having a chance to get a photograph made, of two deserters from his company in the guard house, and gives advice as to whom to write in case he is unable to do so, Chaplain Roberts, 4th Vt Regt., Washington, D.C.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
    Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
    Miniature of Edward P. Stone to Family
    Edward P. Stone to Family
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      • Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
      • Date Created: 1861-12-28
      • Description: Appreciation for letters from home, glad to know money sent arrived safely, the improving health of the men in the regiment and officers being ordered home to recruit for the brigade.
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence
      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
      Miniature of Edward P. Stone to Family
      Edward P. Stone to Family
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        • Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
        • Date Created: [1862]-09-[23]
        • Description: A very brief letter stating he was in Burkittsville with the wounded (casualties from the Battle of Burkittsville or called the Battle of Crampton's Gap, Maryland, September 14, 1862), then set out to find the regiment but was unsuccessful so he stopped at Pleasant Valley and stayed with a family there ; preached at United Bretheren ; mentions fruits of all kinds available.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence
        Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
        Miniature of Edward P. Stone to Family
        Edward P. Stone to Family
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          • Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
          • Date Created: 1861-11-18
          • Description: Writes of the first death in the regiment, that of William Fallon of Royalton from the measles, of his good health, refers to John (perhaps his brother?), comfortable living conditions and of having to prepare for the funeral.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence
          Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
          Miniature of Edward P. Stone to Family
          Edward P. Stone to Family
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            • Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
            • Date Created: 1862-07-08
            • Description: Chaplain Stone expresses sadness at leaving sick and wounded (perhaps from the Seven Days Battles fought June 26 to July 2), sending money, sickness among the men, Dr. Chandler, Dr. Henry Janes, the officers & the chaplains, requests a linen coat, sending home clothing, John working at the wharf (perhaps along the James River?).
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence
            Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
            Miniature of Edward P. Stone to Family
            Edward P. Stone to Family
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              • Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
              • Date Created: 1862-11-15
              • Description: Writes how he and other chaplains are discouraged as their duties as ministers often can not be done as the men are often marching ; difficult to constantly hear profanity ; seeks prayers from folks at home, a caution at the end of the letter to not print this but perhaps convey his sentiments in other ways.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence
              Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
              Miniature of Edward P. Stone to Family
              Edward P. Stone to Family
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                • Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
                • Date Created: 1862-12-23
                • Description: Stone's morale low ; discouragement of the soldiers after Fredericksburg ; Stone looking for a new chaplain‚Äôs position.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence
                Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                Miniature of Edward P. Stone to Family
                Edward P. Stone to Family
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                  • Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
                  • Date Created: 1862-12-28
                  • Description: Writes of expecting letters from home, names several officers resigning, has a pass to go to Washington with a dead soldier, money, resigning his position as chaplain but wishes to work on some historical records of the regiment first, is well but is suffering from diarrhea.
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence
                  Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                  Miniature of Edward P. Stone to Family
                  Edward P. Stone to Family
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                    • Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
                    • Date Created: 1862-12-28
                    • Description: Two letters dated Dec 28 and New Year's Day [1863] ; relates procedure and process by which allowed pass to travel to Washington with a soldier‚Äôs body, travel to Washington on the steamer Zepher, receiving parcels from home ; asking if $400 received.
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence
                    Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                    Miniature of Edward P. Stone to Family
                    Edward P. Stone to Family
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                      • Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
                      • Date Created: 1863-03-19
                      • Description: Topics include visiting ministers, Colonel Tuttle resigning, Col. Barney in command, petition written up endorsing the Administration, Stone feeling better about his usefulness.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence
                      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War