Solomon G. Heaton to Father

Parent Collections

Vermonters in the Civil War

Solomon G. Heaton Correspondence

Title

Solomon G. Heaton to Father

Creator

Heaton, Solomon G.

Date Created

1862-10-30

Description

As Heaton indicates, the Army of the Potomac crossed the river into Virginia at the time this letter was written (Gen. George McClellan would soon be removed, however, and succeeded by Gen. Ambrose Burnside). There is no record of a "very hard fight" at Gordonsville, Va. Gen. Wm. Buel Franklin was implicated in some intrigue against Burnside, and both were relieved of their command in Jan., 1863. Heaton complains about harsh treatment by his commanding officer and being denied a rubber blanket. Nevertheless, he claims to be in good spirits.

Subject

Morale.

United States Army -- Military life.

Military camps -- Maryland.

McClellan George Brinton 1826-1885.

Extent

2 pages

Note [Digital Version]

2011-05-17, Center for Digital Initiatives, University of Vermont Libraries

Genre

correspondence

Type of Resource

text

Publisher

Silver Special Collections, University of Vermont Libraries

Date Captured

5/17/2011 4:34:22 PM

Access Conditions

For further information please contact Special Collections, University of Vermont Libraries at uvmsc@uvm.edu.

Access Conditions [Local]

No Copyright - United States

Identifier [Local]

cwuvmheaton05

Language

English

Language [Code]

eng

Digital Format

image/tiff

Digital Format

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