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Miniature of Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]
Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]
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    • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
    • Date Created: 1861-05-24
    • Description: Topics include being quartered with the Northfield Company and how the troops were greeted at Bellows Falls. One company member, the fifer, had the measles.
    • 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: 1861-05-08
      • Description: Topics include acting as Adjutant of the Regiment at Camp Fairbanks, Rutland, and considering a commission in the army with the rank of captain. Farnham mentions his high regard for his superiors, especially Ge. Baxter, and how much the soldiers look forward to arriving at Fort Monroe and eventually training for battle.
      • 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: 1861-05-09
        • Description: Topics include anticipated journey to New York en route to Ft. Monroe, Va. Farnham describes oath-taking ceremony upon leaving Camp Fairbanks (Judge Smalley) and soldiers passing muster by Col. Rains. US Army has provided them with good clothing and food. Villages cheer when they pass through. Farnham is confident that Gen. Scott will be pleased with the Vt. soldiers soon to arrive at Ft. Monroe.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
        Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
        Miniature of Roswell Farnham to [C. H.] Harding
        Roswell Farnham to [C. H.] Harding
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          • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
          • Date Created: 1861-05-26
          • Description: Topics include preparing for a march with the 4th Massachusetts Regiment and a New York Regiment most likely to Sewells Point, Virginia. Farnham expresses pride in the Green Mountain Boys. Names mentioned: Officers Stearns, Andross, and Worthen.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
          Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
          Miniature of [Lawrence] D. Clark, [William] W. Pelton, [Hiram] E. Perkins, [Dudley K.] Andross, [Oscar S.] Tuttle, [William] H. Boynton, [Joseph] Bush, [David B.] Peck, [Eben S.] Hayward, and Wm. Y. W. Ripley to John Wolcott Phelps
          [Lawrence] D. Clark, [William] W. Pelton, [Hiram] E. Perkins, [Dudley K.] Andross, [Oscar S.] Tuttle, [William] H. Boynton, [Joseph] Bush, [David B.] Peck, [Eben S.] Hayward, and Wm. Y. W. Ripley to John Wolcott Phelps
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            • Creator: Clark, Lawrence D., Pelton, William W., Perkins, Hiram E., Andross, Dudley K., Tuttle, Oscar S., Boynton, William H., Bush, Joseph., Peck, David B., Hayward, Eben S., Ripley, Wm. Y. W.
            • Date Created: 1861-05-16
            • Description: Topics include the commanding officers of the 1st Regiment of the Vermont Volunteer Militia requesting the 1st Regiment be allowed to stay at the Willard Hotel.
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps 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: 1861-05-10
              • Description: Farnham relates the impression the 1st Regiment made on citizens of Troy, NY and finally New Yorkers, both in public and in the press. Apparently, it was "the biggest and toughest looking regiment" seen in New York. Concludes letter with a few domestic concerns. Mentions daughter Laura's letter "in the Times" (probably Burlington Times).
              • 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: 1861-06-13
                • 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: 1861-05-15
                  • Description: Topics include description of Fort Monroe, including "the big gun" and other armaments; overnight guard duty; being outside the fortress walls; staying in local hotel; good weather, food; low anxiety. Names: John Stearns, John Prichard, David Johnson; Laura, Ezekiel. Ships: Alabama.
                  • 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: 1861-06-09
                    • Description: Topics include the duties of Provost Marshall, including the reception of runaway slaves. Mentions alerts for battle and false alarms; and illness within the regiment.
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
                    Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                    Miniature of John M. Stone to Family
                    John M. Stone to Family
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                      • Creator: Stone, John M., 1835-1915.
                      • Date Created: 1861-12-[09]
                      • Description: Topics include the health of the regiment and numerous deaths.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence
                      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War