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61 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. 46 Military camps -- Virginia. 44 United States Army -- Military life. 39 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 3rd (1861-1865). 39 VeazeyWheelock G. (Wheelock Graves) 1835-1898. 38 Morale. 22 Drill and minor tactics. 20 Armed Forces -- Officers. 18 FarnhamRoswell 1827-1903. 11 Picketing. 10 United States. Army -- Recruiting, enlistment, etc -- Civil War, 1861-1865. 9 Homesickness. 9 Military discipline. 9 United States Army. Vermont Brigade, 1st (1861-1865). 9 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861). 8 African Americans. 8 Marching. 8 Military camps -- Vermont. 7 Diseases. 7 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 8th (1861-1865). 6 Families of military personnel. 6 Fort Monroe (Va.). 6 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865). 5 Operational rations (Military supplies). 5 Patriotism. 4 Intrenchments. 4 Military camps -- Washington (D.C.). 4 Secession -- Southern States. 3 Battle casualties. 3 Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861. 3 Food. 3 Military chaplains. 3 Postal service. 3 Recruiting and enlistment. 3 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 4th (1861-1865). 3 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 7th (1862-1866). 3 War -- Economic aspects. 2 Bounties, Military. 2 Courts-martial and courts of inquiry -- United States. 2 Grief. 2 Military leaves and furloughs. 2 Military pay. 2 Religion. 2 Slavery. 2 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 12th (1862-1863). 2 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 5th (1861-1865). 2 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 7th (1862-1866). Company C. 2 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 9th (1862-1865). 2 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 9th (1862-1865). Company B. 2 War -- Psychological aspects. 2 Women in war. 1 Butler(Benjamin Franklin) Mr 1818-1893. 1 Crane, C. R. 1 Desertion, Military. 1 Draft -- United States. 1 Draft -- Vermont. 1 Elmore (Vt.). 1 Fairbanks, E. (Erastus) 1792-1864. 1 Fort Henry, Battle of, Tenn., 1862. 1 Horses. 1 Lance, Joseph. 1 McClellan George Brinton 1826-1885. 1 Medicine, Military. 1 Military camps -- Maryland. 1 Military funerals. 1 Military hospitals. 1 Musicians. 1 Pitcher, T. G. 1 Prisoners of war. 1 Randall, Francis V. 1 Rumor. 1 Saint Albans (Vt.) -- History -- Raid, 1864. 1 Seven Days' Battles, Va., 1862. 1 Ship Island (Miss.). 1 Slavery -- United States -- History. 1 SmithJ. Gregory (John Gregory) 1818-1891. 1 Sutlers. 1 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns. 1 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Cavalry operations. 1 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Social aspects. 1 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 11th (1862-1865). 1 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 4th (1861-1865) Company B. 1 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 6th (1861-1864). 1 United States. Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 17th. 1 Vermont Adjutant and Inspector General's Office. 1 Vermont. Surgeon General. 1 War casualties.

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Miniature of Benjamin F. Butler to John Wolcott Phelps
Benjamin F. Butler to John Wolcott Phelps
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    • Creator: Butler, Benjamin F.
    • Date Created: 1861-07-16
    • Description: Topics include the summoning of Roys Nicholas Colbert and Charles Stepheny to Command General Benjamin F. Butler.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
    Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
    Miniature of Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
    Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
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      • Creator: Parmenter, Benjamin F., 1832-1896.
      • Date Created: 1861-10-29
      • Description: Topics include the policy of the war department to not allow anyone to go home regardless of their circumstances,enquiries about home, Parmenter's growing disillusion with the Army, and a discussion about "the Southern confederacy is a fixed fact."
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Correspondence of Benjamin F. Parmenter
      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
      Miniature of Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
      Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
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        • Creator: Parmenter, Benjamin F., 1832-1896.
        • Date Created: 1861-08-08
        • Description: Topics include the regiment being located at Bush Hill Camp, rumors that they may join up with another brigade, more discussion of the 1st Battle of Bull Run, Parmenter's low opinions of the regiments officers,and his disappointment in the treatment of the soldiers.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Correspondence of Benjamin F. Parmenter
        Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
        Miniature of Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
        Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
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          • Creator: Parmenter, Benjamin F., 1832-1896.
          • Date Created: 1861-07-28
          • Description: Topics include Benjamin F. Parmenter's negative opinion of an attack ( the first battle of Bull Run--see letter 3).
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Correspondence of Benjamin F. Parmenter
          Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
          Miniature of Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
          Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
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            • Creator: Parmenter, Benjamin F., 1832-1896.
            • Date Created: 1861-10-12
            • Description: Topics include Benjamin F. Parmenter's hospital stay and him enlisting his brother to take care of things at home.
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Correspondence of Benjamin F. Parmenter
            Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
            Miniature of By an act of the legislature : ... governor was required to raise ... two regiments of soldiers ... two regiments ... have been raised ... rendered important service ... retreat of the United States Army ... near Manassas ... demonstrate necessity of ... increased national force
            By an act of the legislature : ... governor was required to raise ... two regiments of soldiers ... two regiments ... have been raised ... rendered important service ... retreat of the United States Army ... near Manassas ... demonstrate necessity of ... increased national force
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              • Creator: Vermont,Governor (1860-1861 : Fairbanks, E.)
              • Date Issued: 1861
              • Parent Collections: Civil War Broadsides and Ephemera
              Part of: Civil War Broadsides and Ephemera
              Miniature of Cavalry horses wanted! : the subscriber will purchase horses suitable for cavalry uses ... 1862 ... Joseph Lance
              Cavalry horses wanted! : the subscriber will purchase horses suitable for cavalry uses ... 1862 ... Joseph Lance
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                • Date Issued: 1862
                • Parent Collections: Civil War Broadsides and Ephemera
                Part of: Civil War Broadsides and Ephemera
                Miniature of Charles F. Bancroft to Clarissa Bancroft
                Charles F. Bancroft to Clarissa Bancroft
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                  • Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862.
                  • Date Created: 1862-01-15
                  • Description: Topics include drills, a prediction that the fighting will end by June, and inquiries about home. In addition to myriad details regarding weather, food, and correspondence, Bancroft inserts thoughtful questions, e.g.: "Clara do folks in our neighborhood manifest much interest in my being out here? do they seem to care a great deal about it?" He also refers to the lull in fighting--and resulting boredom-- that precedes Lincoln's general order of Jan. 27 for federal armies to advance.
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Charles F. Bancroft 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 Charles F. Bancroft to Family
                    Charles F. Bancroft to Family
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                      • Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862.
                      • Date Created: 1861-10-06
                      • Description: Topics include anticipation of a battle in Virginia and requests for some items from home.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Charles F. Bancroft Correspondence
                      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War