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William Wirt Henry to Gov. J. Gregory Smith

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Creator: Henry, William Wirt, 1831-1915.
Date Created: 1864-05-20
Description: Strongly worded letter written to Governor Smith protesting his censuring of Henry for lack of discipline in the 10th Vermont, due to the complaints of Major Chandler over the promotion of Captain Frost. Henry writes that he believes the 10th Vermont is very disciplined and that the Governor‚Äôs action in not sending commissions has harmed that discipline. He also states that the 10th Vermont has been under fire continuously and has done it‚Äôs duty well. Reference to Col. Jewett, Capt Dillingham Henry writes this letter while lying in a rifle pit, 1,000 yards from the Confederate forces.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence

William C. Holbrook to Frederick Holbrook

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Creator: Holbrook, William Cune, 1842-1904.
Date Created: 1862-05-09
Description: Topics include working with the naval forces to occupy Fort Pike, La. which fell April 27, 1862. Holbrook describes the fort, the artillery left behind, and the process for allowing vessels to pass by this strategic entrance to Lake Pontchartrain, at New Orleans.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William C. Holbrook Correspondence

Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey

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Creator: Veazey, Wheelock G., 1835-1898.
Date Created: 1861-10-20
Description: Topics include the toll the war is taking on the wives, mothers, and sisters of soldiers, the lack of awareness by Northerners, and a discussion of Gen. McClellan.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Wheelock Graves Veazey Correspondence

Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney

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Creator: Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889.
Date Created: 1862-08-15
Description: Topics include moving to a camp near the east corner of the fort, a description of the fort including how many guns and what types of guns, and the appointment of Eaton as the major of the 10th regiment.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence

Henry Harrison Wilder to Mother

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Creator: Wilder, Henry Harrison.
Date Created: 1862-04-09
Description: Topics include the rebels being strongly fortified at Lee's Mill, the preparations for a hard battle (the month-long siege of Yorktown), and Merrill's sickness. Detailed description of some dead and wounded soldiers.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry Harrison Wilder Correspondence

Justus F. Gale to Mother

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Creator: Gale, Justus F., 1837-1863.
Date Created: 1863-07-01
Description: Gale writes that his company had been busy digging entrenchments in preparation for an assault on Port Hudson, and that rebels made a small raid to acquire some nearby guns but were repulsed. He also writes that deserters are coming in almost every day and report that rations are short in the fort. As well he writes that there is a rumor that the Rebels had invaded Brashear City and took or burned items left by the 8th Regiment, and the Colonel Thomas reacted strongly, saying ‚Äúhe wished he could get one clip at them with his brigade.‚Äù
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Justus F. Gale Correspondence

William Wirt Henry to Mary Jane Henry

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Creator: Henry, William Wirt, 1831-1915.
Date Created: 1863-08-09
Description: Letter discusses being paid, Paymaster, sending more money home as well as the desire to have all monies he has sent to his wife accounted for, mentions his "boy" Johnny (assistant/attendant). The prospect of buying sheep, health of family members, "fifth corps" entrenched across the river, General Morris, may hear of the fall of Charleston soon, some men suffering from diarrhea, the potential movement of the Army of the Potomac.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence

Roswell Farnham to Laura

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Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
Date Created: 1861-06-29
Description: Topics include two Louisiana Zouaves who were brought in by Col. Hawkins, accounts of their desertion and capture, rumors of an advancing Confederate force, and the anticipation of an enemy attack that never occurs. .
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence

Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey

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Creator: Veazey, Wheelock G., 1835-1898.
Date Created: 1861-08-09
Description: Topics include the measures taken by the camp to secure their safety.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Wheelock Graves Veazey Correspondence

Ransom W. Towle to Friends

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Creator: Towle, Ransom W., d. 1864.
Date Created: 1862-04-18
Description: Writing after a battle near Yorktown, Towle recalls those wounded and killed. States preparations continue to be made for more fighting, that provisions for the men sometimes are difficult to get, that Col Stoughton performs admirably but that General Smith was drunk and has been arrested .
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Ransom W. Towle Correspondence

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