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Miniature of Ransom W. Towle to Rufus and Sebra Towle
Ransom W. Towle to Rufus and Sebra Towle
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    • Creator: Towle, Ransom W., d. 1864.
    • Date Created: 1862-03-29
    • Description: Writing from Newport News (Virginia?) topics include the journey from Alexandria to his new camp, mentions the destruction of Hampton, Va. by the Confederates, the "concentration of troops" for the possible purpose of advancing into Va. and the inefficiency of the Quarter Master resulting in the soldiers going hungry for a week. He makes reference to passing gun boats, gives a brief description and impression of the "renowned" Monitor (Ironclad) and Fort Monroe.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Ransom W. Towle 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 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: 1862-03-20
        • Description: Topics include movement of the Army to Clouds Mills in a rainstorm, impossibility of getting to the enemy via land, presence of fortifications at Manassas, observations about McClellan, and reminiscences of good times spent with his wife.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Wheelock Graves Veazey Correspondence
        Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
        Miniature of Roswell Farnham to Laura
        Roswell Farnham to Laura
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          • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
          • Date Created: 1862-12-31
          • Description: Farnham writes from Camp Vermont near Fairfax Court House, Va. to his sister, Laura, of rebel threatening, of military action with the rebels, of Col. Stoughton's entry into the rebel camp, of wife Mary's reaction to gunfire, of Jackson and his 12,000 men on the march maybe to Harper's Ferry.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
          Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
          Miniature of Roswell Farnham to Edwin H. Stoughton
          Roswell Farnham to Edwin H. Stoughton
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            • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
            • Date Created: 1863-01-12
            • Description: Writing from camp near Fairfax, Virginia to Brig. Gen. Stoughton this report includes placement of various troops including the 12th Vt. Vol. Militia regiment moving to the stone bridge, the passing of two bodies of cavalry, and a picket in the rear to look out for rebels.
            • 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: 1862-02-10
              • Description: Topics include descriptions of George W. Quimby‚Äôs superior officers, plus an incident that led to the arrest of a commanding officer, who was later exonerated.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, George W. Quimby Correspondence
              Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
              Miniature of Lyman Barton to Hiram Barton
              Lyman Barton to Hiram Barton
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                • Creator: Barton, Lyman, 1839-1936.
                • Date Created: 1863-05-01
                • Description: Lyman Barton writes a detailed description of the capture of the Confederate battery at Hill‚Äôs Point on May 19, 1863, when his company and six others from the 8th Connecticut Infantry Regiment and eight companies of the 89th New York Infantry Regiment boarded the U.S.S. Stepping Stones and traveled up the Nansemond River to assault the rifle pits and fort.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Barton Family Correspondence
                Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                Miniature of Justus F. Gale to Mother
                Justus F. Gale to Mother
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                  • Creator: Gale, Justus F., 1837-1863.
                  • Date Created: 1862-10-25
                  • Description: Writing to his mother, topics include marching orders to go up the railroad, waiting for a regiment of contrabands from the other side of the river to lead the way on their march, receiving his military pay, and giving his best wishes to his mother.
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Justus F. Gale 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: 1862-04-09
                    • Description: Topics include the rebels being strongly fortified at Lee's Mill, the preparations for a hard battle (the month-long siege of Yorktown), and Merrill's sickness. Detailed description of some dead and wounded soldiers.
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry Harrison Wilder 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: 1862-01-20
                      • Description: Topics include the terrible weather at Camp Griffin, Va. and the numerous deaths from sicknesses such as Typhoid Fever. "Smith's Division" refers to the Vt. 5th Infantry Regiment under the command of Gen. William F. "Baldy" Smith.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, George W. Quimby Correspondence
                      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War