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Miniature of Frederick Holbrook to John Wolcott Phelps
Frederick Holbrook to John Wolcott Phelps
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    • Creator: Holbrook, Frederick.
    • Date Created: 1861-11-29
    • Description: Topics include Brig. Gen. John Wolcott Phelps' commanding Butler's New England Division and inviting Frederick Holbrook's son William to be his Aid-de-Camp. Mention of 7th Vermont Regiment (the old 1st reorganized) also being attached to Butler, of Lt. Roberts being given Colonelcy of the 7th, of Major Kimball of the New Jersey 9th for Lt. Col. of the 8th Regiment, reference to Thanksgiving Proclamation.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence
    Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
    Miniature of William C. Holbrook to Frederick Holbrook
    William C. Holbrook to Frederick Holbrook
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      • Creator: Holbrook, William Cune, 1842-1904.
      • Date Created: 1862-05-27
      • Description: Topics include the Union gaining control of New Orleans, General Shepley becoming Military Commandant of the city, and the news that the Vermont Brigade has been gaining control on the Potomac. Evaluations of Generals Butler and Shepley. Also mentions the "contrabands" or slaves coming within Union lines. (Butler would later start recruiting African Americans to be Union soldiers.)
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William C. Holbrook Correspondence
      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
      Miniature of J. Gregory Smith to William C. Holbrook
      J. Gregory Smith to William C. Holbrook
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        • Creator: Smith, J. Gregory.
        • Date Created: 1864-04-25
        • Description: Topics include a proposal to brigade the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th Vermont Regiments and the decision from the War Department in Washington to set a definitive date for the end of the regiments‚Äô term.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William C. Holbrook Correspondence
        Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
        Miniature of Frederick Holbrook to John Wolcott Phelps
        Frederick Holbrook to John Wolcott Phelps
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          • Creator: Holbrook, Frederick.
          • Date Created: 1862-03-10
          • Description: Upbeat letter delivered to Gen. Phelps by the writer's son, William C. Holbrook, who apparently turned down an offer to join Phelps's staff. The writer, Gov. Holbrook, lavishes praise on Vermont officers and soldiers (including his son), and sends warm wishes for success to Phelps, sharing his conviction that "the Union Cause must triumph." Holbrook concludes with some reflections on the difficulty of being a wartime governor.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence
          Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
          Miniature of Frederick Holbrook to John Wolcott Phelps
          Frederick Holbrook to John Wolcott Phelps
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            • Creator: Holbrook, Frederick.
            • Date Created: 1862-08-08
            • Description: Topics include Mrs. Holbrook requesting General Phelps to forward her letters to her son and Frederick Holbrook inquiring after the sick men and the number of surgeons. Holbrook expresses frustration that the Vt. Regiments (7th & 8th) are still not under Phelps's command, per an agreement with Gen. Butler. Holbrook also mentions Phelps's "Dark Brigade," black troops that Phelps recruited in Louisiana without permission from the War Dept. (Phelps resigned in Aug., 1862.)
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence
            Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
            Miniature of [Frederick Holbrook] to [F. F. Holbrook]
            [Frederick Holbrook] to [F. F. Holbrook]
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              • Creator: Holbrook, Frederick.
              • Date Created: 1862-10-7
              • Description: Topics include a summary of Frederick Holbrook's requests for General Phelps to go to Washington to discuss the 7th Vermont Regiment. Reference to Senator Foote is probably Solomon Foot, senator from Vermont (1851-1866).
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence
              Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
              Miniature of E. V. N. Hitchcock to John Wolcott Phelps
              E. V. N. Hitchcock to John Wolcott Phelps
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                • Creator: Hitchcock, E. V. N.
                • Date Created: 1863-03-14
                • Description: Hitchcock learns that Phelps is nominated to be a Major General. Concludes letter with another carefully worded appeal to Phelps for a better position, preferably under Phelps's command. (Hitchcock underlines the word "inactivity.") Details in between include mail that has arrived, including a Brattleboro newspaper (title unknown); a new "conscript act" (Conscription Act: passed by the Union in late February and signed by Lincoln in March, 1863); preparations for summer and the anticipation of a large shipment of ice; officers busy with a Court Martial; and the continued good health of the regiment.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence
                Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                Miniature of Volney S. Fullam to B. F. Butler
                Volney S. Fullam to B. F. Butler
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                  • Creator: Fullam, Volney S.
                  • Date Created: 1862-08-18
                  • Description: Topics include vacancies in the regiment caused by the death and sickness of some officers, the resignation and guilt of misconduct by Lt. G. W. Sheldon, and the intention to send a list of promotions.
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William C. Holbrook Correspondence
                  Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                  Miniature of William C. Holbrook to Frank
                  William C. Holbrook to Frank
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                    • Creator: Holbrook, William Cune, 1842-1904.
                    • Date Created: 1862-11-21
                    • Description: To his brother Frank, William writes of the findings of the Court of Inquiry that was held by General Butler regarding the conduct of the 7th Vt. Infantry Regiment during the Battle of Baton Rouge in August; his decided opinion of a soldier's unreliable word; his expectation of having comfortable living quarters in Pensacola as his regiment has moved there (to which he adds he well deserves as he has lived in "bush houses long enough"); mentions the steamer Cumbria and of his having a fever for the past several days.
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William C. Holbrook Correspondence
                    Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                    Miniature of William C. Holbrook to Frederick Holbrook
                    William C. Holbrook to Frederick Holbrook
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                      • Creator: Holbrook, William Cune, 1842-1904.
                      • Date Created: 1862-11-25
                      • Description: From New Orleans to his father Gov. Holbrook, William writes of the arrival of Dr. Langdon and Dr. Foster with Chaplain Hopkins on the steamer McClellan; of news that they bring regarding the government adhering to its bargain; his praise of these men; the regiment residing at Pensacola, his recommendation of distinguishing between the assistant surgeons just in case the positions are ever vacant (thus leaving him in a delicate position at some point) and the expectation to receive orders to head North.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William C. Holbrook Correspondence
                      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War