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Miniature of John M. Stone to Family
John M. Stone to Family
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    • Creator: Stone, John M., 1835-1915.
    • Date Created: 1861-11-30
    • Description: Stone writes of being thankful over Thanksgiving as a number of deaths in the regiment have occurred from sickness, of having suffered from neuralgia and having had a tooth extracted, of the need for caps, gloves and flannel strips of cloth for those suffering from sore throats, mentions his brother and cousins in the service with him, inquires of the family and requests newspaper clippings be enclosed in letters to insure delivery.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence
    Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
    Miniature of Roswell Farnham to C. H. Harding
    Roswell Farnham to C. H. Harding
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      • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
      • Date Created: 1861-05-07
      • Description: Farnham's regiment in Rutland gets the news that they are to leave for Fort Monroe, Va., via rail car and then boat. News of the deployment raises morale; the men are ready for a good fight (recurring theme in Farnham's letters).
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
      Miniature of Roswell Farnham to [C. H.] Harding
      Roswell Farnham to [C. H.] Harding
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        • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
        • Date Created: 1861-06-24
        • Description: Topics include recollection of the Battle of Great Bethel, especially of Maj. Winthrop, who died in battle. Further critique of newspaper accounts; mentions the number of runaway slaves he has to account for. Farnham also states that mail delivery from Vt. to Va. takes only two days!
        • 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: 1861-05-15
          • Description: Topics include description of Fort Monroe, including "the big gun" and other armaments; overnight guard duty; being outside the fortress walls; staying in local hotel; good weather, food; low anxiety. Names: John Stearns, John Prichard, David Johnson; Laura, Ezekiel. Ships: Alabama.
          • 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: 1861-06-09
            • Description: Topics include the duties of Provost Marshall, including the reception of runaway slaves. Mentions alerts for battle and false alarms; and illness within the regiment.
            • 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
                Miniature of [Lamuay] to John Wolcott Phelps
                [Lamuay] to John Wolcott Phelps
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                  • Creator: [Lamuay].
                  • Date Created: 1861-05-25
                  • Description: Topics include errors in Colonel Phelps' rolls and a special order allowing Colonel Phelps to decide where the 1st Regiment Vermont Volunteer Militia will camp.
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence
                  Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War
                  Miniature of [Lawrence] D. Clark, [William] W. Pelton, [Hiram] E. Perkins, [Dudley K.] Andross, [Oscar S.] Tuttle, [William] H. Boynton, [Joseph] Bush, [David B.] Peck, [Eben S.] Hayward, and Wm. Y. W. Ripley to John Wolcott Phelps
                  [Lawrence] D. Clark, [William] W. Pelton, [Hiram] E. Perkins, [Dudley K.] Andross, [Oscar S.] Tuttle, [William] H. Boynton, [Joseph] Bush, [David B.] Peck, [Eben S.] Hayward, and Wm. Y. W. Ripley to John Wolcott Phelps
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                    • Creator: Clark, Lawrence D., Pelton, William W., Perkins, Hiram E., Andross, Dudley K., Tuttle, Oscar S., Boynton, William H., Bush, Joseph., Peck, David B., Hayward, Eben S., Ripley, Wm. Y. W.
                    • Date Created: 1861-05-16
                    • Description: Topics include the commanding officers of the 1st Regiment of the Vermont Volunteer Militia requesting the 1st Regiment be allowed to stay at the Willard Hotel.
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps 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: 1861-06-13
                      • Description: Topics include the battle the previous Monday and the death of George Lougee from Vershire, Vermont. Farnham concerned that some of his letters may be misinterpreted and printed (presumably in the local press). Mentions Col. Phelps's anxiety, imminent court-martial of Mass. general, and some of the hardships of the campaign.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence
                      Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War