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19 Families of military personnel. 11 Military camps -- Virginia. 10 United States Army -- Military life. 10 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 10th (1862-1865). 9 Armed Forces -- Officers. 9 Diseases. 8 Camp Douglas (Ill.). 8 Culpeper County (Va.). 8 Food. 6 Marching. 6 Photographs. 6 Promotions, Military. 6 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 9th (1862-1865). 4 Confederate States of America Army. 4 Courts-martial and courts of inquiry -- United States. 4 Horses. 4 Military camps -- Vermont. 4 Morale. 4 United States Army -- Surgeons. 4 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 16th (1862-1863). 4 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 8th (1861-1865). 3 Military camps -- Maryland. 3 Military discipline. 3 Military hospitals. 3 Skirmishing. 3 Soldiers -- Alcohol use. 2 African Americans. 2 BanksNathaniel Prentiss 1816-1894. 2 Battle casualties. 2 Desertion, Military. 2 Homesickness. 2 New Orleans (La.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. 2 Newspapers. 2 Operational rations (Military supplies). 2 Railroad trains. 2 Religion. 2 Rumor. 2 Sheep. 2 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Destruction and pillage. 2 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Military reconnaissance. 2 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Social aspects. 2 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Songs and music. 2 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women. 2 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 12th (1862-1863). 2 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 4th (1861-1865). 2 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 6th (1861-1864). 2 Vermont -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. 1 African American soldiers. 1 Brandy Station (Va.). 1 BurnsideAmbrose Everett 1824-1881. 1 Butler(Benjamin Franklin) Mr 1818-1893. 1 Chicago (Ill.). 1 Contraband of war. 1 Fort Monroe (Va.). 1 Fredericksburg, Battle of, Fredericksburg, Va., 1862. 1 GrantUlysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) 1822-1885. 1 Guerrilla warfare. 1 HookerJoseph 1814-1879. 1 Intrenchments. 1 LeeRobert E. (Robert Edward) 1807-1870. 1 Medicine, Military. 1 Military camps -- North Carolina. 1 Military chaplains. 1 Military deserters. 1 Military leaves and furloughs. 1 Mitchell, Maggie 1837-1918. 1 New Bern (N.C.). 1 Newport (N.C.). 1 Picketing. 1 Postal service. 1 Prisoners of war. 1 Ship Island (Miss.). 1 SmithJ. Gregory (John Gregory) 1818-1891. 1 Steamboats. 1 StuartJeb 1833-1864. 1 Sutlers. 1 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care. 1 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons. 1 War -- Economic aspects. 1 War -- Psychological aspects. 1 Washington (D.C.). 1 Yorktown (Va.).

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Miniature of Joseph Rutherford to [Hannah Rutherford]
Joseph Rutherford to [Hannah Rutherford]
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    • Creator: Rutherford, Joseph Chase, 1818-1902.
    • Date Created: 1863-09-18
    • Description: Topics include the regiment moving to Culpeper, Virginia on high ground along the Blue Ridge, skirmishing nearby, going with Dr. Childe and Col. Henry to see deserters shot but they were not shot, no military pay because the regiment moved, glad daughter Helen taking an interest in domestic duties, sadness over the desolate condition of the countryside and George moving to Washington permanently.
    • 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: 1863-11-11
      • Description: A brief letter with topics including references to two battles with no casualties of the troops, encamping on J. Minor Botts‚Äô farm, hardships camping in the field with cold weather, military pay expected and Rutherford‚Äôs good health.
      • 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: 1863-12-25
        • Description: Very brief letter about arriving in Washington, D. C. to get military pay, expectation of getting home and wishing the family a Merry Christmas.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Chase Rutherford 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: 1862-08-09
          • Description: Topics include the progress made on the fort, the cutting down of many trees within a mile of the fort, of orchards and shade trees also cut down nearby buildings to the great dismay of local residents, an outbreak of dysentery, and the hope to be able to send some military pay home soon.
          • 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: 1862-12-14
            • Description: From Camp Douglas topics include Barney receiving military pay (back from Nov 1 of $580), how Maria is to distribute it to pay off money owed by Barney, reaffirms his devotion to Maria, his ability to not be tempted to stray and his delight in receiving letters from his young children Carrie and Fred (even if not quite intelligible).
            • 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: 1862-12-16
              • Description: From Camp Douglas topics include sending military pay of $480 home, request for needed items from home including boots, fur collar, pillow. etc., having a pleasant evening dinner and singing at Mrs. Snow's and arranging to have his photograph taken.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence
              Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
              Miniature of Hiram H. Barton to Melissa Barton
              Hiram H. Barton to Melissa Barton
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                • Creator: Barton, Hiram H., 1836-1903.
                • Date Created: 1863-02-22
                • Description: Topics include the news that he is in the hospital at New Bern, North Carolina, but he is getting better. He also discusses the lateness of the pay and his attempts to stay out of debt, a description of the city, war profiteers, and his opinion of the celebration of Washington‚Äôs birthday and how that general might view the war.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Barton Family Correspondence
                Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                Miniature of William Wirt Henry to Mary Jane Henry
                William Wirt Henry to Mary Jane Henry
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                  • Creator: Henry, William Wirt, 1831-1915.
                  • Date Created: 1863-09-25
                  • Description: A brief letter stating the probability of falling back instead of moving towards Richmond ; all quiet on the Rapidan River. Money is also discussed, as well as the desire that no questions are asked about it being sent to Father Beebe. Sat on Courts-martial trial.
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry 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: 1863-04-06
                    • Description: Topics include having upset Hannah in an earlier letter regarding dangers Rutherford may face, his reassurance to her that a surgeon faces much less danger due to being a doctor, a terrible snow storm in camp, waiting for the weather to clear so the regiment can move to Poolesville, a maple sugar party given by Col. Henry, the anticipation of getting military pay (due $600 but will only get $400) and the return of Captain Steele to duty and his being reprimanded by Rutherford, Jewett and Henry.
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Chase Rutherford Correspondence
                    Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                    Miniature of Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
                    Bradford Sparrow to Parents and Brothers
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                      • Creator: Sparrow, Bradford.
                      • Date Created: 1863-10-12
                      • Description: Two letters ; Oct 12 and Oct 15 ; topics include retreating from Culpepper to Rappahannock Station, the enemy's closeness, anticipation of a battle, money sent home was received, long marches every day.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Bradford Sparrow Correspondence
                      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War