Civil War Broadsides and Epemera

The Civil War Broadsides and Ephemera Collection contains items from the UVM Silver Special Collections Library that were printed and circulated from 1861 to 1865. Most of the items are related to the war, while a small number are related to Vermont’s efforts to organize and train the state militia after the war. The collection features proclamations, orders and announcements about the state’s military operations, including recruitment, enrollment, supplies, and equipment; relief efforts; the end of the war; and President Lincoln’s death. One of the most unusual items is a broadside alerting the public to the theft of U.S. Treasury notes and bonds stolen from a St. Albans, Vermont bank by Confederate raiders in October 1864.

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It is made the duty of each Principal Recruiting Officer to exercise especial care, that his subordinate officers work faithfully and diligently
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    • Creator: Vermont. Adjutant and Inspector General's Office.
    • Date Issued: 1862
    • Parent Collections: Civil War Broadsides and Ephemera


    Newport express, extra, Newport, April 3, 1865
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      • Date Issued: 1865
      • Parent Collections: Civil War Broadsides and Ephemera


      The following instructions are issued for the information and guidance of officers of the militia of this State
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        • Creator: Vermont. Adjutant and Inspector General's Office.
        • Date Issued: 1865
        • Description: Instructions for officers regarding recording muster and pay roll.
        • Parent Collections: Civil War Broadsides and Ephemera


        At the coming Regimental Musters of the various regiments of the Militia of this State, it is important that the Company Commanders be provided with the necessary blanks to enable them to complete the Pay-Rolls
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          • Creator: Vermont. Adjutant and Inspector General's Office., Washburn, Peter T. (Peter Thacher), 1814-1870.
          • Date Issued: 1865
          • Parent Collections: Civil War Broadsides and Ephemera


          The following communication, transmitted in reply to inquiries relative to the liability to the performance of militia service
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            • Creator: Vermont. Adjutant and Inspector General's Office., Washburn, Peter T. (Peter Thacher), 1814-1870.
            • Date Issued: 1865
            • Parent Collections: Civil War Broadsides and Ephemera


            The following quotas of towns (sub-districts) in the first congressional district for the draft : ... by direction of the President of the United States are hereby announced ... T.G. Pitcher Brig.General, C.R. Crane Captain
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              • Date Issued: 1864
              • Description: List of towns in Addison, Bennington, Rutland and Washington counties with the number of eligible men for military service.
              • Parent Collections: Civil War Broadsides and Ephemera