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12 Battle casualties. 10 Marching. 9 Armed Forces -- Officers. 9 Military camps -- Virginia. 5 FarnhamRoswell 1827-1903. 5 Morale. 4 Peninsular Campaign, 1862. 4 Picketing. 4 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Casualties. 4 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 9th (1862-1865). 4 VeazeyWheelock G. (Wheelock Graves) 1835-1898. 3 Big Bethel, Battle of, Va., 1861. 3 Confederate States of America Army. 3 McClellanGeorge Brinton 1826-1885. 3 Military camps -- Maryland. 3 Promotions, Military. 3 Sutlers. 3 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 10th (1862-1865). 3 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861). 3 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 4th (1861-1865). 2 Desertion, Military. 2 Families of military personnel. 2 Fort Monroe (Va.). 2 Gettysburg Campaign, 1863. 2 Guerrilla warfare. 2 Harpers Ferry (W. Va.). 2 McClellan George Brinton 1826-1885. 2 Operational rations (Military supplies). 2 Postal service. 2 Prisoners of war. 2 Skirmishing. 2 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Military reconnaissance. 2 United States Army -- Military life. 2 War -- Psychological aspects. 1 African American soldiers. 1 African Americans. 1 Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862. 1 Bull Run, 2nd Battle of, Va., 1862. 1 Courts-martial and courts of inquiry -- United States. 1 Drill and minor tactics. 1 Fair Oaks, Battle of, Va., 1862. 1 Food. 1 Frederick (Md.). 1 Freedmen. 1 Friendly fire (Military science). 1 Fugitive slaves. 1 GrantUlysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) 1822-1885. 1 HancockWinfield Scott 1824-1886. 1 Hardtack. 1 Homesickness. 1 HookerJoseph 1814-1879. 1 Horses. 1 Intrenchments. 1 LeeRobert E. (Robert Edward) 1807-1870 -- Assassination. 1 Love-letters. 1 Merrimack (Frigate). 1 Military discharge. 1 Military discipline. 1 Military hospitals. 1 Military maneuvers. 1 Monocacy, Battle of, Md., 1864. 1 Newspapers. 1 Photographers. 1 Richmond (Va.). 1 SheridanPhilip Henry 1831-1888. 1 Soldiers -- Alcohol use. 1 Soldiers -- Suicidal behavior. 1 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Destruction and pillage. 1 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 12th (1862-1863). 1 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 3rd (1861-1865). 1 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 5th (1861-1865). 1 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 8th (1861-1865). 1 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 9th (1862-1865). Company B. 1 Vermont -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. 1 War -- Economic aspects.

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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: 1862-09-20
    • Description: Topics include Barney and other men being taken prisoner at Harpers Ferry while on picket guard duty, being paroled and walking towards Annapolis, sleeping with no gear or equipment, little to eat but hard bread and raw pork, and the promise to give a detailed account of the events when Barney has more time to write. Maryland Campaign Sept 3-15, 1862.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence
    Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
    Miniature of Ransom W. Towle to [Family and Friends]
    Ransom W. Towle to [Family and Friends]
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      • Creator: Towle, Ransom W., d. 1864.
      • Date Created: 1862-05-08
      • Description: Towle's regiment pursues the Rebels after finding their hasty departure from their camps. The men marched to the enemy's strong holds at Williamsburg, Virginia including Fort Magruder and a battle was fought. Killed and wounded reported. Soldiers had to endure heavy rain and muddy conditions. Some men did reconnaissance.
      • 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: 1863-05-05
        • Description: A brief letter stating again his unit's move to Warrenton Junction, the continued sickness of Nelson, Contrabands coming in and telling of victories by Gen. Joseph Hooker (nicknamed Fighting Joe) and the hearing of cannonade during the Second Battle of Fredericksburg (also known as the Second Battle of Marye's Heights May 3, 1863, part of the Chancellorsville Campaign).
        • 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: 1863-06-17
          • Description: Topics include the old Vermont Brigade being at Fairfax Station, 3rd Corps train with 400 wagons, the Army of the Potomac moving in response to Gen. Robert E. Lee as Lee is on the move to Pennsylvania (Gettysburg Campaign), and Farnham's lament on men being discharged just as they are in best fighting condition.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham 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: 1862-03-22
            • Description: Topics include the anticipation of marching to Alexandria in just over a week‚Äôs time, the resignation of Captain Tucker, and the promotion of George W. Quimby to captaincy. Mentions the slow moving Grand Army of the Potomac and the feeling that it may never see any fighting.
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, George W. Quimby 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: 1863-06-27
              • Description: Writing in the field at Maryland Heights Rutherford writes of being surrounded by thousands of troops, writing his letter on a box looking down on Harpers Ferry, W. Va. and the view of the Shenandoah Valley and being in anticipation of some great event about to happen (perhaps part of the Maryland Campaign), mentions the damage to area houses and the ground laid waste.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Chase Rutherford 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: 1862-02-13
                • Description: Topics include Wilder getting his army picture taken, his plan to send it to his mother, and a victory at Roanoke Island, No. Carolina (Feb. 8), in which over 2,000 prisoners were taken.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry Harrison Wilder 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: 1861-06-13
                    • Description: Topics include the battle the previous Monday and the death of George Lougee from Vershire, Vermont. Farnham concerned that some of his letters may be misinterpreted and printed (presumably in the local press). Mentions Col. Phelps's anxiety, imminent court-martial of Mass. general, and some of the hardships of the campaign.
                    • 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: 1861-06-20
                      • Description: June 20, 1861. Topics include setting rumors straight. Farnham assures his wife that his chances of being killed are minimal. Notes that his provost marshal duties have lessened, possibly because fewer "negroes" are arriving, for fear that the North won't succeed! Reference to Dan Johnson and his rumors; also the secret why he returned home. Compliments for Capt. Andross, again, during Battle of Big (or Great) Bethel.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
                      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War