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11 United States Army -- Military life. 7 Food. 6 Military camps -- Virginia. 6 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 8th (1861-1865). 5 Morale. 5 Vermont -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. 4 Marching. 3 Diseases. 3 Fort Monroe (Va.). 3 Military camps -- Louisiana. 2 Armed Forces -- Officers. 2 Battle casualties. 2 Drill and minor tactics. 2 Families of military personnel. 2 FarnhamRoswell 1827-1903. 2 Medicine, Military. 2 Military camps -- Vermont. 2 Military pay. 2 New Orleans (La.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. 2 Railroad trains. 2 Ship Island (Miss.). 2 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns. 2 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861). 1 Cedar Creek (Va.). 1 Confederate States of America Army. 1 Fort Jackson (La.). 1 Harpers Ferry (W. Va.). 1 Horses. 1 Intrenchments. 1 McClellanGeorge Brinton 1826-1885. 1 Military camps -- Maryland. 1 Military camps -- Washington (D.C.). 1 MosbyJohn Singleton 1833-1916. 1 Newspapers. 1 Petersburg (Va.) -- History -- Siege, 1864-1865. 1 Prisoners of war. 1 Religion. 1 Richmond (Va.). 1 Slaves. 1 Suffolk (Va.). 1 Sutlers. 1 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Casualties. 1 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Destruction and pillage. 1 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women. 1 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 10th (1862-1865). 1 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 4th (1861-1865). 1 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 9th (1862-1865).

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Miniature of A. Jackman to John Wolcott Phelps
A. Jackman to John Wolcott Phelps
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    • Creator: Jackman, A.
    • Date Created: 1861-05-01
    • Description: Topics include ensuring that Colonel Phelps' command have books such as "Scott's Tactics".
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence
    Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
    Miniature of E. A. Morse to John Wolcott Phelps
    E. A. Morse to John Wolcott Phelps
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      • Creator: Morse, E. A.
      • Date Created: 1861-08-22
      • Description: Topics include rations for the 1st Regiment of the Vermont Volunteer Militia for May 23rd to August 8th, processing routine, the offering of the position of Quartermaster in the 4th Vermont Regiment, writer's decline of the position.
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence
      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
      Miniature of Erastus Fairbanks to John Wolcott Phelps
      Erastus Fairbanks to John Wolcott Phelps
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        • Creator: Fairbanks, Erastus.
        • Date Created: 1861-07-29
        • Description: Letter from Vt. House Rep. Erastus Fairbanks writing about the storage of military equipment that has not otherwise been disposed of at Fort Monroe, Va., mentions loss of supplies by the 2nd Regiment at Manassas.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence
        Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
        Miniature of George W. Quimby to Emeline B. Masta
        George W. Quimby to Emeline B. Masta
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          • Creator: Quimby, George W., 1835-1862.
          • Date Created: 1862-07-12
          • Description: Topics include an account of a battle starting on the 27th of June (Battle of Gaines' Mill/First Cold Harbor/Chickahominy). Quimby mentions some explosions that surprisingly caused less harm than expected. Difficulties include long marches, usually at night; surprise attacks; and water deprivation.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, George W. Quimby Correspondence
          Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
          Miniature of George W. Quimby to Sister
          George W. Quimby to Sister
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            • Creator: Quimby, George W.
            • Date Created: 1861-11-05
            • Description: Topics include family matters where George gives legal advice to his sister Emeline in regards to settling her estate after the death of her husband, of illness among the men particularly measles, of finally getting all their military clothing.
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, George W. Quimby 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: 1862-10-04
              • Description: Topics include encamping near Alexandria, an update on the health of Lant Blake and Gene, his unable to mail a gun home for his younger siblings, the large loss of the rebels at Orange Court House, a request for boots and gloves from home and a comment that army issue are not worth what the soldiers have to pay for them.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry A. Smith 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: 1862-03-16
                • Description: Wilder's location is titled "Sesesh Church," in Alexandria. "Sesesh," Wilder's phonetic spelling of "secesh," or "secessionist," suggests that the members of the church were Confederate sympathizers. Mentions Gen. George B. McClellan (recently relieved of his supreme command but still in charge of the Army of the Potomac) and the beginnings of the Peninsula Campaign, which involved patrolling the James and York rivers. Wilder expresses determination to fight for the Union cause.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry Harrison Wilder 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: 1861-12-15
                  • Description: Topics include the number of men in the Regiment, the clothes they received for the first six months, and a description of the barracks.
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Barton Family Correspondence
                  Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                  Miniature of Horace Henry Baxter to John Wolcott Phelps
                  Horace Henry Baxter to John Wolcott Phelps
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                    • Creator: Baxter, Horace Henry.
                    • Date Created: 1861-05-31
                    • Description: Topics include potentially offering Colonel Phelps command of a three year regiment and inquiring how many horses are needed for his Regiment.
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence
                    Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                    Miniature of John Spafford to Joseph Spafford, Joseph Spafford to John Spafford
                    John Spafford to Joseph Spafford, Joseph Spafford to John Spafford
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                      • Creator: Spafford, John, b. 1810., Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866.
                      • Date Created: [1861-10-?]
                      • Description: Topics include inquiries about writing materials, tobacco, dress coats, and stockings.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Spafford papers
                      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War