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Miniature of Charles C. Canning to William Wirt Henry
Charles C. Canning to William Wirt Henry
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    • Creator: Canning, Charles C., b. 1828.
    • Date Created: 1862-07-18
    • Description: Topics include the movement of the regiment to Harrison's Landing, the extensive loss in the 5th Vermont Regiment (Battle of Savage's Station, June 29, 1862), the arrest of Captain Eaton, and a request for a few goods from home.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence
    Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
    Miniature of Charles F. Bancroft to Family
    Charles F. Bancroft to Family
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      • Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., d. 1862.
      • Date Created: 1862-04-06
      • Description: Topics include taking possession of Shelman's Mill, the men killed and wounded by the Rebels, and an account of brief skirmishes. Bancroft describes abandoned Rebel fortifications and odd items left behind. Senses that greater fighting is about to begin, and indeed, the so-called siege of Yorktown, Va. dates from this period. In a lighter moment, Bancroft expresses his gratitude for the green tea he received from home: "there is nothing better for a soldier on a march than a cup of tea."
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Charles F. Bancroft 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: 1862-01-26
        • Description: Topics include a "miniature" (porttrait?) that Quimby wants to send home; instructions for his sister to collect on a debt owed by Captain Tucker; and expectation of the Regiment advancing. The order to advance would come from Lincoln himself on Jan. 27, 1862, and would be his first General War Order.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, George W. Quimby 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 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
            Miniature of Henry Harrison Wilder to Mother
            Henry Harrison Wilder to Mother
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              • Creator: Wilder, Henry Harrison.
              • Date Created: 1861-11-11
              • Description: Henry writes a solemn letter about the death from consumption of his tent mate, Adams Potter of Cornwall, of his plans to write to friends and family.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry Harrison Wilder 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: 1861-11-15
                • Description: Henry writes from Camp Griffin, Va. of a grave marker being made for Potter who died of consumption, of acknowledging that two months have passed since leaving home, of going on picket duty, of the expected presence of McClellan and of there being 30,000 men on the parade ground.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry Harrison Wilder 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: 1861-10-12
                  • Description: Topics include advancing on the Rebels to Prospect Hill, a battle at Hatteras Inlet where the Rebels lost many men, and two Rebels at Camp Advance that were taken prisoners. Reference to Gen. Scott, to Bull Run, to plenty of chestnuts available to eat. Also mentions the opinion that many believe the war will be short (six months)
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry Harrison Wilder 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: 1862-05-07
                    • Description: Topics include a description of the Union Victory since that at Yorktown, which may include the Battle of Williamsburg (May 5, 1862).
                    • 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: 1864-10-03
                      • Description: Topics include taking part in a raid against guerrilla fighters, capturing a large quantity of cider brandy which was drunk by both officers and men and by their guide, so that they had to turn back, and a cavalry fight on October 2 (Battle of Saltville, Va.), near their camp. He also writes of being detached to the 5th Vermont Infantry Regiment temporarily and being in command of two companies, and asks when the Town of Essex will pay the bounty to soldiers who reenlisted.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Lyman S. Williams Correspondence
                      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War