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W. C. Holbrook to John Wolcott Phelps
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    • Creator: Holbrook, W. C.
    • Date Created: 1861-11-29
    • Description: Topics include the Command General denying Lt. Adjt. W. C. Holbrook's request and W. C. Holbrook asking Brig. Gen. John Wolcott Phelps to order W. C. Holbrook to report to him.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence


    Frederick Holbrook to John Wolcott Phelps
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      • Creator: Holbrook, Frederick.
      • Date Created: 1862-03-10
      • Description: Upbeat letter delivered to Gen. Phelps by the writer's son, William C. Holbrook, who apparently turned down an offer to join Phelps's staff. The writer, Gov. Holbrook, lavishes praise on Vermont officers and soldiers (including his son), and sends warm wishes for success to Phelps, sharing his conviction that "the Union Cause must triumph." Holbrook concludes with some reflections on the difficulty of being a wartime governor.
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence


      Frederick Holbrook to John Wolcott Phelps
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        • Creator: Holbrook, Frederick.
        • Date Created: 1862-08-08
        • Description: Topics include Mrs. Holbrook requesting General Phelps to forward her letters to her son and Frederick Holbrook inquiring after the sick men and the number of surgeons. Holbrook expresses frustration that the Vt. Regiments (7th & 8th) are still not under Phelps's command, per an agreement with Gen. Butler. Holbrook also mentions Phelps's "Dark Brigade," black troops that Phelps recruited in Louisiana without permission from the War Dept. (Phelps resigned in Aug., 1862.)
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence


        [Frederick Holbrook] to [F. F. Holbrook]
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          • Creator: Holbrook, Frederick.
          • Date Created: 1862-10-7
          • Description: Topics include a summary of Frederick Holbrook's requests for General Phelps to go to Washington to discuss the 7th Vermont Regiment. Reference to Senator Foote is probably Solomon Foot, senator from Vermont (1851-1866).
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence


          Roswell Farnham to [C. H.] Harding
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            • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
            • Date Created: 1861-06-03
            • Description: Camp Butler, Newport['s] News: Farnham assesses regiment and its destiny: "We are better situated." Action at Hampton resulted in many freed slaves. Provost marshall duties involving confiscated property and "loose" slaves. Press coverage is exaggerated; Farnham's pride in the Green Mtn. Boys; politics among regiment officers. Apology for any offensive remarks. Heavy rain for several days; more slaves arriving. Steamer Harriet Lane fires on rebel battery at Pig Point; also commandeers ship with livestock and other foodstuffs--cheers from the troops. Mentions "Hawkins Zouaves" and "the Germans." Names: Officers Butler, Phelps, Packard, Peckett; soldiers Stebbins, Geo. Flanders, McFarland.
            • 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: 1861-06-13
              • Description: Topics include the battle the previous Monday and the death of George Lougee from Vershire, Vermont. Farnham concerned that some of his letters may be misinterpreted and printed (presumably in the local press). Mentions Col. Phelps's anxiety, imminent court-martial of Mass. general, and some of the hardships of the campaign.
              • 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: 1861-06-20
                • Description: June 20, 1861. Topics include setting rumors straight. Farnham assures his wife that his chances of being killed are minimal. Notes that his provost marshal duties have lessened, possibly because fewer "negroes" are arriving, for fear that the North won't succeed! Reference to Dan Johnson and his rumors; also the secret why he returned home. Compliments for Capt. Andross, again, during Battle of Big (or Great) Bethel.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence


                Lyman S. Williams to Lois L. Williams
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                  • Creator: Williams, Lyman S., 1839-1905.
                  • Date Created: 1864-06-25
                  • Description: Topics include Lyman‚Äôs promotion to 2nd Lieutenant of Company C, inquiries about his Canadian cousins, trying to keep cool, with a bucket of ice water to drink, needing money sent to him to pay for his new equipment as 2nd Lieutenant, a discussion about the officers in his new company, a report about the loss of prisoners by the 4th and 11th Regiments, destruction of railroad tracks and bridges.
                  • 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: 1864-10-03
                    • Description: Topics include taking part in a raid against guerrilla fighters, capturing a large quantity of cider brandy which was drunk by both officers and men and by their guide, so that they had to turn back, and a cavalry fight on October 2 (Battle of Saltville, Va.), near their camp. He also writes of being detached to the 5th Vermont Infantry Regiment temporarily and being in command of two companies, and asks when the Town of Essex will pay the bounty to soldiers who reenlisted.
                    • 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: 1865-03-21
                      • Description: Writes being Brigade Officer of the Day, shaving off all his beard except a mustache, news of Sergeant John C. Swan who was exchanged and who reports that the rumors about Confederate treatment of prisoner is true, and that recruits are coming in from Vermont to fill the companies.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Lyman S. Williams Correspondence