Vermonters in the Civil War

Vermont soldiers in the Civil War wrote an enormous quantity of letters and diaries, of which many thousands have survived in libraries, historical societies, and in private hands. This collection represents a selection of letters and diaries from the University of Vermont and the Vermont Historical Society. The collection includes materials dating from 1861-1865. Materials were selected for digitization to provide a variety of perspectives on events and issues. The voices represented in the collection include private soldiers and officers, as well as a few civilians. All of the extant Civil War-era letters or diaries of each of the selected individuals (at least, all that are to be found in the participating institutions’ collections) are included; each adds a certain experience and point of view to the whole. Officers in the photo above are (from left to right): Lieutenant Colonel Charles B. Stoughton, Colonel Edwin H. Stoughton, Major Harry N. Worthen. All are from the Fourth Vermont Infantry Regiment.

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Miniature of Ira A. Marshall to William Wirt Henry

Ira A. Marshall to William Wirt Henry

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Creator: Marshall, Ira A., d. 1893.
Date Created: 1862-05-13
Description: Topics include recent battles in Yorktown and Williamsburg, which had significant casualties; the destruction of the C.S.S. Merrimack off the coast of Norfolk, Va., now under Union occupation. McClellan will likely send Vt. troops home once Richmond is taken. Ill soldier Tilton Sleeper mentioned again.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence

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Miniature of Justin S. Morrill to John Wolcott Phelps

Justin S. Morrill to John Wolcott Phelps

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Creator: Morrill, Justin S.
Date Created: 1861-07-20
Description: Vermont Representative Justin S. Morrill writes about anticipated visit of Mr. Tewksbury of Boston, Mass. to military camp in Newport News, Virginia.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence

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Miniature of Erastus Fairbanks to John Wolcott Phelps

Erastus Fairbanks to John Wolcott Phelps

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Creator: Fairbanks, Erastus.
Date Created: 1861-07-29
Description: Letter from Vt. House Rep. Erastus Fairbanks writing about the storage of military equipment that has not otherwise been disposed of at Fort Monroe, Va., mentions loss of supplies by the 2nd Regiment at Manassas.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence

Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War

Miniature of A. [G.] Browne to John Wolcott Phelps

A. [G.] Browne to John Wolcott Phelps

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Creator: Browne, A. G.
Date Created: 1861-10-29
Description: Topics include Lt. Col. A. G. Browne requesting Brig. Gen. John Wolcott Phelps' assistance in forwarding letters to Lieutenant Charles L. Pierson, Adjutant of the Massachusetts 20th Regiment who was taken prisoner along with Colonel Lee and Major Revere. Mentions Col. Lee and Major Revere, the battle of the 21st near Leesburg and flags of truce.
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: 1861-05-13
Description: Farnham is writing from the SS Alabama after arriving safely off the coast of Virginia, at Fort Monroe. Some men are sea-sick, and another has measles. Company was greeted with three cheers by sailors passing by. Farnham called on again to be adjutant because of his demonstrated leadership skills. A few words about friends and acquaintances seen in New York, one being a secessionist.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence

Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War

Miniature of Erastus Fairbanks to John Wolcott Phelps

Erastus Fairbanks to John Wolcott Phelps

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Creator: Fairbanks, Erastus.
Date Created: 1862-09-23
Description: Topics include the conduct of the 7th Vermont Regiment and the lack of newspaper coverage of the Regiment's positive attributes. The battles in Maryland would include Antietam Creek, one of the bloodiest battles of the war. Fairbanks also mentions a rumor of Phelps's resignation, which had indeed occurred in August, 1862. Some thoughts about slavery, government, and the Constitution.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence

Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War

Miniature of John Lester Barstow to Laura

John Lester Barstow to Laura

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Creator: Barstow, John Lester, 1832-1913.
Date Created: 1864-02-21
Description: Topics include the reenlisting of 361 men, news from Washington about enlistment dates, Col. Thomas in command of regiment but no longer in command of brigade, the death of two in New Orleans from illness.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Lester Barstow Correspondence

Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War

Miniature of Alfred H. Keith to John Lester Barstow

Alfred H. Keith to John Lester Barstow

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Creator: Keith, Alfred H.
Date Created: 1865-01-04
Description: Topics include being relieved from duties, money.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Lester Barstow Correspondence

Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War

Miniature of E. T. Johnson to Mary [Farnham]

E. T. Johnson to Mary [Farnham]

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Creator: Johnson, E. T.
Date Created: 1862-10-03
Description: Topics include several companies camping on the riverbank in Maryland, Jackson‚Äôs army assembling in Leasburg, and preparing to march most likely to Edwards Ferry.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence

Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War

Miniature of Roswell Farnham to Laura

Roswell Farnham to Laura

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Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
Date Created: 1862-10-04
Description: Topics include the expectation of being mustered, having a review and inspection, and receiving their pay.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence

Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War