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Joseph Spafford to Mary Jane Spafford
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    • Creator: Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866.
    • Date Created: [1861]-11-22
    • Description: Topics include the Grand Review of the Army of the Potomac at Ball's Cross Roads, "Old Abe" to see 75,000 troops, scouting excursion, marching, picket guard, mentions Thanksgiving in Vermont.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Spafford papers


    Joseph Spafford to Mary Jane Spafford
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      • Creator: Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866.
      • Date Created: 1862-12-13
      • Description: Writing from Company E. 16th Vt. Picket Reserve, Centerville Virginia, topics include the regiment marching to Fairfax Court House, Virginia, the picket line out on battlefield of Second Battle of Bull Run, battle casualties observed including those of horses and that of a man's head.
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Spafford Correspondence


      Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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        • Creator: Veazey, Wheelock G., 1835-1898.
        • Date Created: 1861-09-06
        • Description: Topics include advancements made by the Regiment although they have not seen any action yet.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Wheelock Graves Veazey Correspondence


        Lyman S. Williams to Lois L. Williams
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          • Creator: Williams, Lyman S., 1839-1905.
          • Date Created: 1862-04-01
          • Description: Topics include the journey from Alexandria to Newport News.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Lyman S. Williams Correspondence


          Lyman S. Williams to Lois L. Williams
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            • Creator: Williams, Lyman S., 1839-1905.
            • Date Created: 1863-07-09
            • Description: Recounts a long march to Gettysburg and of laying in wait for the enemy, engaged in a skirmish with the Rebels, one brigade left to deal with them and the rest of the men returned to camp where time was spent socializing. Writes some of the Vermont men sent home and states that he is sending letters home via Alf. Olmstead for safekeeping.
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Lyman S. Williams Correspondence


            Lyman S. Williams to Lois L. Williams
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              • Creator: Williams, Lyman S., 1839-1905.
              • Date Created: 1865-06-03
              • Description: Topics include marching to Washington from Richmond, sightseeing in Richmond, the possibility of a review, and rumors about an attempt by the Governor of Vermont to get the old Brigade home all at once, though Williams doesn‚Äôt think this likely.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Lyman S. Williams Correspondence


              Daniel S. White to Maria E. Howe
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                • Creator: White, Daniel S., 1837-1912.
                • Date Created: 1863-05-11
                • Description: Letter includes a poetic description of nature, contrasting with itthe blight of slavery, and his hope for the end of the war. It also includes ruminations on death in the field versus a natural death at home. As well, he writes of love. He then gives details of the health of his Company, including the news that Sergeant Beckwith was bitten by a snake, and mentions several visitors.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Daniel S. White Correspondence


                George W. Quimby to Sister
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                  • Creator: Quimby, George W.
                  • Date Created: 1861-10-26
                  • Description: Writes from Camp Griffin, Va, Smith's Division of camp life in general, of good food, of having been in several military advances since he last wrote, marching from Chain Bridge towards Lewinsville, "Sesesh" soldiers brought in with one having been said to have preached teh funeral service of Jackson and worth a lot of money, Picket Guard, Brigade Guard and sister's husband's health.
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, George W. Quimby Correspondence


                  Roswell Farnham to [Mary Farnham]
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                    • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
                    • Date Created: 1863-06-28
                    • Description: Four days of marching have left the men foot sore and exhausted & he writes of the hardships and consequences of men not being able to keep up. Tells of a mishap with an officer and his horse, of the men picking up stray horses, of the men cooking for themselves, of butchered cattle for fresh beef, mention of Mrs. Capt. Williams and Mrs. Damon, moving towards Hagarstown and no expectation for a fight.
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence


                    Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]
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                      • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
                      • Date Created: 1863-06-29
                      • Description: Four brief letters telling of a 5th day of marching from Fredericksburg to Catoctin Furnace, lack of information to the men as to where they are going nor where Robert E. Lee is, Hooker believed to be relieved of his command, much rain, muddy roads, told they are on their way to Gettysburg. Letter of July 2nd tells of fighting on the way to Gettysburg, fresh chickens for food, General Reynolds reported killed on July 1.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence