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 Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]

Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]

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Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
Date Created: 1862-10-09
Description: Topics include the journey to Jersey City and then on to Annapolis Junction.
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: 1862-10-20
Description: Topics include Roswell Farnham having a difficult time controlling his horse and an injury sustained as a result.
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: 1862-11-09
Description: Farnham writes from nearby Hunting Creek, Virginia at the headquarters of the 12th Vermont Volunteers about the cold weather in the South, eleven sick in the hospital, two of which had shot themselves. Reference made to Gen. McClellan being superseded by Gen. Burnside.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham 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: 1864-05-09
Description: Topics include taking the railroad to report to Col. Day, preparing to lead forces unsupervised by higher command, false lead on expected fight with two enemy cavalry, village of 3000 set afire by small rebel force, concern for safe return if not given time to rest.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Lester Barstow Correspondence

Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War

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 Solomon G. Heaton to Mother

Solomon G. Heaton to Mother

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Creator: Heaton, Solomon G.
Date Created: 1864-05-12
Description: Topics include Elbrige, George, Emery, and Captain Buck being wounded, the death of Git Porter, and the expected fall of Richmond.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Solomon G. Heaton Correspondence

Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War

Miniature of William C. Holbrook to Frederick Holbrook

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

Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War

Miniature of William C. Holbrook to Frederick Holbrook

William C. Holbrook to Frederick Holbrook

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Creator: Holbrook, William Cune, 1842-1904.
Date Created: 1862-08-27
Description: Topics include the resignation of Colonel Fullam, the promotion of Holbrook to Colonel, and the recommendation that Captain Peck be promoted to Lt. Col.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William C. Holbrook Correspondence

Part of: Vermonters in the Civil War

Miniature of John Wolcott Phelps to Frederick Holbrook

John Wolcott Phelps to Frederick Holbrook

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Creator: Phelps, John Wolcott.
Date Created: 1862-10-03
Description: John W. Phelps writes to Gov. Holbrook with topics including the perceived mistake of the President Abraham Lincoln in regards to the bargain the President is making with the slave states and moral issues associated with the decision.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William C. Holbrook 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