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Lyman S. Williams to Lois L. Williams
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    • Creator: Williams, Lyman S., 1839-1905.
    • Date Created: 1864-12-25
    • Description: Writes of good news for the Union from various theaters of war including the fall of Savannah, Georgia with the capture of 15,000 rebel prisoners & taking of Fort Fisher, his hope to be home by next Christmas, receiving his commission as Captain of Company I and his pride in it, requests his sister send him more kid gloves for the other officers in the regiment.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Lyman S. Williams Correspondence


    Edward P. Stone to Family
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      • Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
      • Date Created: [1862]-01-01
      • Description: New Year's greeting given to family, getting his tent settled, men under marching orders, no passes to be approved until Gen. Brooks returns.
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence


      Edward P. Stone to Family
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        • Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
        • Date Created: 1862-11-20
        • Description: Regiment several days marching before reaching camp near the Aquia Creek, names various commanders in charge of the corps, newspaper informed him of the death of General Israel Richardson (wounded in Battle of Antietam in Maryland, Sept. 17, 1862, died Nov. 3, 1862)
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence


        Henry Harrison Wilder to Mother
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          • Creator: Wilder, Henry Harrison.
          • Date Created: 1862-01-30
          • Description: Topics include Wilder asking his mother to send the items he requested as soon as possible.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry Harrison Wilder Correspondence


          Henry Harrison Wilder to Mother
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            • Creator: Wilder, Henry Harrison.
            • Date Created: 1862-04-28
            • Description: Topics include two officers from the New York regiment joining the rebel army and a description of a rebel attack. Wilder is writing at the time of the Siege of Yorktown, Va.
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry Harrison Wilder Correspondence


            Warren E. Bliss to Smiley Bancroft
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              • Creator: Bliss, Warren E., 1840-1930.
              • Date Created: 1862-06-19
              • Description: Topics include moving to camp near the Chickahominy, anticipation of a battle at Richmond, the capture of Fort Darling, a description of the Battle of Fair Oaks, and the death of Charles Bancroft. Use of hot air balloons in reconnaissance is mentioned, as is the observation that many plantations are deserted by their owners and run by slaves, Gen. McClellan threatened to turn every "White House" (plantation) into a hospital.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Charles F. Bancroft Correspondence


              Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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                • Creator: Veazey, Wheelock G., 1835-1898.
                • Date Created: 1863-03-20
                • Description: Wheelock comments on Julia‚Äôs size while pregnant, inquires about her well being, how she will treat their child, recalls how their relationship has evolved.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Wheelock Graves Veazey Correspondence


                Martha to Amanda Hayward
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                  • Date Created: 1862-08-16
                  • Description: Topics include condolences for Wilder's death.
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry Harrison Wilder Correspondence


                  Roswell Farnham to Laura
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                    • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
                    • Date Created: 1861-07-31
                    • Description: July 31, 1861. Topics include a description of Fort Monroe at Old Point Comfort in reference to the letter head picture, of the Hygeia Hotel currently be used as a hospital, of the houses once occupied by Southerners now housing officers of the army, of a minor attack by the Rebels upon picket guard but none hit, a captain in the 1st N.Y. Regiment shooting one of his men believed to be drunk.
                    • 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: 1861-08-10
                      • Description: Topics include the journey home and awaiting the paymaster before finally going home, concerns for his wife's health, the men refusing to drill or do any other military duty. Writes from Camp Phelps, Brattleboro.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence