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William Wirt Henry to John Henry
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    • Creator: Henry, William Wirt, 1831-1915.
    • Date Created: 1862-09-01
    • Description: Topics include the continued sickness of Katie, being mustered into the United States Service, and the commission as Major of the 10th Regiment.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence


    Lyman Barton to Melissa Barton
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      • Creator: Barton, Lyman, 1839-1936.
      • Date Created: 1863-09-10
      • Description: Lyman Barton writes of the movements of his Brigade and mentions that the Regiment has received 166 conscripts and that all but one are substitutes. He also mentions that he is unwell.
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Barton Family Correspondence


      Lyman Barton to Melissa Barton
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        • Creator: Barton, Lyman, 1839-1936.
        • Date Created: 1863-12-01
        • Description: Lyman Barton writes of his return to his regiment after spending time at home on sick leave. He also writes of two men being shot for desertion from his regiment, one from his own company. Both men were drafted and he tells the story of the wife of one man coming to camp after his execution, of her being told the news of his death by the company cook, of Portsmouth newspaper reports on Gen Grant and Gen Meade's capture of Rebel prisoners, of comfortable tent to live in with stove.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Barton Family Correspondence


        Justus F. Gale to Sister
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          • Creator: Gale, Justus F., 1837-1863.
          • Date Created: 1862-01-11
          • Description: Topics include the snow at Camp Holbrook, St. Albans, the living arrangements, the 25 men sick with the measles, and the move to Ship Island in 2 or 3 weeks.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Justus F. Gale Correspondence


          Justus E. Gale to Father
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            • Creator: Gale, Justus F., 1837-1863.
            • Date Created: 1862-03-04
            • Description: Writing to his father from Brattleboro topics include the duties of an orderly for a Colonel, the improved health of Justus Gale, and the expected journey to New York.
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Justus F. Gale Correspondence


            Justus F. Gale to Mother
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              • Creator: Gale, Justus F., 1837-1863.
              • Date Created: 1862-04-06
              • Description: Two letters dated April 4th and 6th. Writing after arriving at Ship Island, Mississippi topics include observing the Sabbath,his devotion for the Bible, arriving on shore, digging and finding plenty of fresh water, being treated with food from the Mass. 30th, thinking war may be over before he gets a chance to fight and the expectation of capturing New Orleans.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Justus F. Gale Correspondence


              Justus F. Gale to Brother
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                • Creator: Gale, Justus F., 1837-1863.
                • Date Created: 1862-04-24
                • Description: Two letters dated April 24th and 25th. Topics include the capture of Fort Jackson(?) ; fort south of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, [battle April 18-28], the food at camp good except greasy pork meat, and the schedule for the day including battalion drills and dress parade.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Justus F. Gale Correspondence


                Justus F. Gale to Sister
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                  • Creator: Gale, Justus F., 1837-1863.
                  • Date Created: 1863-08-02
                  • Description: Gale writes about having a relapse of fever after working two weeks supplying the contrabands, and being sent to a hospital in Baton Rouge. He also writes with news of his fellow soldier, Wesley (John Wesley Merriam) who is with him at the hospital. As well, he reports on what they are eating.
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Justus F. Gale Correspondence


                  William Wirt Henry to Mary Jane Henry
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                    • Creator: Henry, William Wirt, 1831-1915.
                    • Date Created: 1861-09-27
                    • Description: September 9, 1861 from Camp Advance near Chain Bridge. Writes of the men being sent out to steal food near Lewinsville, Leesburgh road, casualties, picket duty.
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence


                    Justus E. Gale to Family
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                      • Creator: Gale, Justus F., 1837-1863.
                      • Date Created: 1862-08-31
                      • Description: Topics include a train crash, confiscating rebel property including horses, cattle, sheep and mules. Writes of having plenty of food on their travel back to camp including dining on lamb. Provided a meal at an old planters house. Mentions Negroes (slaves) and 1500 Blacks at camp, sending troops to Gen. Phelps, the expectation of getting paid, rebels killed in an encounter with the enemy.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Justus F. Gale Correspondence