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Henry A. Smith to Family

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Creator: Smith, Henry A., d. 1864.
Date Created: 1863-10-23
Description: Topics include his hope to be released soon and his wish for news about the farm and the fall harvest.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry A. Smith Correspondence

Henry W. Spafford to Clarissa A. Smith

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Creator: Spafford, Henry W., 1840-1911.
Date Created: 1864-05-16
Description: Letter written by Spafford to Mrs. Clarissa A. Smith, the mother of Henry A. Smith regarding the death of her son, Hnery A. Smith in the hospital in Richmond, giving details of the conditions there, both about the physicians and how prisoners were buried. Spafford gives Mrs. Smith contact information in order to be in touch with the Ward Master Sergt Jacob Saftig Co. G 4th K.Y. Cav. in the hopes of him being able to give Mrs. Smith more information about Smith's final hours.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry A. Smith Correspondence

Joseph Spafford to Mary Jane Spafford

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Creator: Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866.
Date Created: 1861-09-2?
Description: Spafford writes of his opinions of some of the men, possibly getting a photograph taken of him to send home, the photographer being very busy taking many photographs for $1.00 each, sending money home.
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: 1861-10-30
Description: October 30, 1861. Topics include the postponement of a review of the Army of the Potomac, the numerous regiments at Camp Griffin, Virginia, a prediction of a move to Vienna after a naval strike, requests for stocking yarn, sealing wax and two sealing stamps, a daguerreotype photographer to travel with the regiment, mentions pay, the need to purchase shoes, going to the sutler for butter, general health of the men, praises the surgeon,
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Spafford papers

John Spafford to Joseph Spafford, Joseph Spafford to John Spafford

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Creator: Spafford, John, b. 1810., Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866.
Date Created: [1861-10-?]
Description: Topics include inquiries about writing materials, tobacco, dress coats, and stockings.
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: 1861-11-10
Description: Writes of how a box can be sent, desire for larger size boots, stockings, apples, Meerschaumn pipe
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Spafford papers

John Spafford to Joseph Spafford, Joseph Spafford to John Spafford

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Creator: Spafford, John, b. 1810., Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866.
Date Created: [1861-11-?]
Description: Letter from John Spafford to his son Joseph. Both serving in the military. John inquires about what needs Joseph might have, of the importance of keeping body and clothes clean and the movement of the regiment from Washington to Camp Griffin. Joseph answers his father's questions on the same letter to be returned to John.
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: 1861-12-19
Description: Topics include the arrival of a box from Weathersfield containing bedding, stockings, mittens, discussion of who is most likely to get promotions, illness among the men including hernias, heart and consumption, .
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Spafford papers

Joseph Spafford to Homer White

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Creator: Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866.
Date Created: 1862-02-07
Description: Spafford writes to his friend Homer on topics including Typhoid Fever in the Regiment, friendship, camp life, Hancock‚Äôs Brigade [Winfield Scott Hancock], and answering his friend‚Äôs questions about joining the Regiment and fear of dying.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Spafford Correspondence

Joseph Spafford to Homer White

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Creator: Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866.
Date Created: 1862-02-26
Description: Topics include receiving marching orders for possible move out on Feb 27th but not knowing in what direction or where the soldiers are headed, whether the Army of the Potomac will move during heavy rain, a sick soldier's brother is providing medical care, and a visitor from Cavendish, Vt.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Spafford Correspondence

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