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91 FarnhamRoswell 1827-1903. 65 Military camps -- Virginia. 48 Families of military personnel. 44 United States Army -- Military life. 32 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. 27 Armed Forces -- Officers. 25 Vermont -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. 23 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 12th (1862-1863). 17 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861). 15 Morale. 14 Marching. 13 Horses. 12 African Americans. 12 Fort Monroe (Va.). 12 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women. 10 Confederate States of America Army. 10 Diseases. 10 Drill and minor tactics. 9 Battle casualties. 9 Picketing. 9 United States Army. Vermont Brigade, 1st (1861-1865). 8 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns. 8 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Social aspects. 7 Food. 7 Military camps -- Washington (D.C.). 6 Gettysburg Campaign, 1863. 6 Prisoners of war. 6 Soldiers -- Alcohol use. 5 HookerJoseph 1814-1879. 5 Military leaves and furloughs. 5 Photographs. 4 Big Bethel, Battle of, Va., 1861. 4 Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863. 4 Military camps -- Maryland. 4 Military camps -- Vermont. 4 Operational rations (Military supplies). 4 Postal service. 4 StannardGeorge Jerrison 1820-1886. 4 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Casualties. 3 Intrenchments. 3 LeeRobert E. (Robert Edward) 1807-1870 -- Assassination. 3 Love-letters. 3 Military pay. 3 MosbyJohn Singleton 1833-1916. 3 Newspapers. 3 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Destruction and pillage. 2 Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861. 2 Courts-martial and courts of inquiry -- United States. 2 Fraternization. 2 Freedmen. 2 Friendly fire (Military science). 2 Fugitive slaves. 2 Guerrilla warfare. 2 Military discharge. 2 Military discipline. 2 Military hospitals. 2 Patriotism. 2 Pillage. 2 Promotions, Military. 2 Skirmishing. 2 Slavery. 2 Sutlers. 2 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- African Americans. 2 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Military reconnaissance. 2 War -- Psychological aspects. 2 War casualties. 2 Women in war. 1 African Americans -- Social conditions. 1 Brandy Station, Battle of, Brandy Station, Va., 1863. 1 Bull Run, 2nd Battle of, Va., 1862. 1 Copperhead movement. 1 Desertion, Military. 1 Hardtack. 1 Holbrook Frederick 1813-1909. 1 Homesickness. 1 JacksonStonewall 1824-1863. 1 MeadeGeorge Gordon 1815-1872. 1 Medicine, Military. 1 Military maneuvers. 1 Mitchell, Maggie 1837-1918. 1 Pleasanton A. J. (Alfred J.) 1824-1897. 1 Prisoner-of-war escapes. 1 Railroad trains. 1 Recruiting and enlistment. 1 Secession -- Southern States. 1 Shooters of firearms. 1 Slaves. 1 StuartJeb 1833-1864. 1 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care. 1 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Songs and music. 1 United States Army. Vermont Brigade, 2nd (1862-1863). 1 United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 15th (1862-1863). 1 Vermont Adjutant and Inspector General's Office.

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Miniature of Bird's-Eye View of Fortress Monroe Virginia
Bird's-Eye View of Fortress Monroe Virginia
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    • Description: MAP
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
    Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
    Miniature of Asa P. Blunt
    Asa P. Blunt
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      • Creator: Blunt, Asa P.
      • Date Created: 1863-04-06
      • Description: A pass for Roswell Farnham to go to Washington to return in 48 hours approved by Asa P. Blunt, Colonel Commanding 2nd Brigade Casey's Division.
      • 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: 1863-04-15
        • Description: Topics include receiving his wife's letter via the Adjutant, the rainy weather, Roswell Farnham trying to go to Washington, and the loneliness in camp without the women even though Mrs. Wallace remains in camp, requests for heavy coat and other clothing, the taking of photographs that he will send.
        • 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: 1863-05-06
          • Description: Topics include him wishing to hear from his wife Mary and missing her, having Mr. Peach to cook for the soldiers, Mrs. Peach coming to visit, the probable move to the Rappahannock River in Va., the rainy weather, his horse Burnie is at Mills Union in a stable there and his horse White Face doing well.
          • 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: 1863-05-16
            • Description: Topics include the enemy posting infantry pickets on the other side of the Rappahannock, moving to Bristol Station, Virginia, locations of other companies, at home the death of Jenny (possibly a horse) caused by "bots" (a disease of mammals, especially cattle and horses, caused by infestation of the stomach or intestines with botfly larvae), more encouragement to have his wife drink porter.
            • 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: 1863-06-25
              • Description: Two letters dated the 25th and 27th of June telling of marching to Centreville, camping beyond there, sharing a tent with the Chaplain, heavy rain, the brigade now reporting to General Reynolds of the 1st Army Corps, his horse Burnie sick again and knows the horse must go along or be put down. In the letter of the 27th tells of moving to Poolesville, Maryland, of his horse, Burnie, feeling better & may do fine and the soldiers being kept in the field until very end of their military service.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
              Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
              Miniature of Roswell Farnham to Asa P. Blunt
              Roswell Farnham to Asa P. Blunt
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                • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
                • Date Created: 1863-03-03
                • Description: Report to Col Asa P. Blunt regarding an inspection of several items including saddles, horses and bugles in the Second Connecticut Battery stationed at Wolf Run Shoals, Virginia stating the unfitness of some horses for duty and the disrepair of two bugles.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
                Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                Miniature of N. S. Leffnis
                N. S. Leffnis
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                  • Creator: Leffnis, N. S.
                  • Date Created: 1862-12-16
                  • Description: Topics include a pass instructing guards to allow Mrs. Blunt and Mrs. Mary Farnham to cross Long Bridge and enter camp of the 12th Vermont Volunteers by order of General Casey .
                  • 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: 1861-05-05
                    • Description: Topics include camp life, food (lack of some items, abundance of others), daily routine, occasional discomforts. Farnham mentions rumors that the Regiment won't be sent to the South but more likely to New York, even though most of the men are looking forward to battle. Some discussion about postal service, i.e. how long a letter will take for sender and recipient. Col. Phelps is lauded as a good disciplinarian.
                    • 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: 1861-05-18
                      • Description: Topics include the safety of the fort; definition of "columbiad" (delivers 10-inch cannonball); living arrangements (Willard Hotel); officers' food versus soldiers' food; daily drill and men's complaints; several lines about health concerns, children's health, not getting mail, and correct mailing address. Names: Pickett, John Prichard, Andross, Stearns, Charlie Peters, Mr. Batchelder, Woodstock Company.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
                      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War