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Miniature of Battle of Big Bethal, Va June 10th, 1861
Battle of Big Bethal, Va June 10th, 1861
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    • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
    • Description: Topics include a map that shows various maneuvers of Farnham's company; inaccuracies in the newspaper account of the Battle of Big Bethel; and various ailments, aches & pains endured during the march.
    • 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
      Miniature of John M. Stone to Family
      John M. Stone to Family
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        • Creator: Stone, John M., 1835-1915.
        • Date Created: 1861-11-30
        • Description: Stone writes of being thankful over Thanksgiving as a number of deaths in the regiment have occurred from sickness, of having suffered from neuralgia and having had a tooth extracted, of the need for caps, gloves and flannel strips of cloth for those suffering from sore throats, mentions his brother and cousins in the service with him, inquires of the family and requests newspaper clippings be enclosed in letters to insure delivery.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence
        Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
        Miniature of Report of property found in the several companies of the 1st Vermont Regiment…
        Report of property found in the several companies of the 1st Vermont Regiment…
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          • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
          • Date Created: 1861-06-24
          • Description: List compiled by Farnham of items found or stolen from citizens by soldiers during a campaign.
          • 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: 1861-05-07
            • Description: Farnham's regiment in Rutland gets the news that they are to leave for Fort Monroe, Va., via rail car and then boat. News of the deployment raises morale; the men are ready for a good fight (recurring theme in Farnham's letters).
            • 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: 1861-05-24
              • 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 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: 1861-05-15
                      • 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