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Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney
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    • Creator: Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889.
    • Date Created: 1863-11-03
    • Description: Topics include his arrival at the Newport barracks after leaving the steamer Maple Leaf, the news that Colonel [James Wolfe] Ripley was in command of the post, and settling the men in barracks. He also comments on the poverty of the area, that wild game is plentiful, that hunting game may be the only amusement & how to direct letters through the mail.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence


    Justus F. Gale to Friends
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      • Creator: Gale, Justus F., 1837-1863.
      • Date Created: 1862-05-04
      • Description: Topics include packing up to march most likely towards New Orleans, the occupation of New Orleans by the Union troops, thinking the war will be over soon.
      • 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: 1862-05-15
        • Description: Topics include leaving Ship Island, being towed back up the Mississippi River to camp in New Orleans, the poor conditions of Fort Jackson and Philips, traveling into the city, the positive attitude of the natives of New Orleans toward Gale and companion now that it is occupied by the Union, General Butler redistributing provisions to the poor of the city that were captured from the rebels
        • 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: 1862-08-19
          • Description: Topics include a few deaths in the regiment, a description of the Battle at Baton Rouge (August 5, 1862) , and the resignation and promotions within the regiment.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Justus F. Gale Correspondence


          Hiram H. Barton to [Melissa Barton]
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            • Creator: Barton, Hiram H., 1836-1903.
            • Date Created: 1862-09-11
            • Description: Topics include the journey from Harrisons Landing to Fort Monroe, a fight at Bulls Run (aka 2nd Manassas), and the deaths of Thomas Covil and Lyman Morhouse.
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Barton Family Correspondence


            Lyman Barton to Sister
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              • Creator: Barton, Lyman.
              • Date Created: 1862-11-25
              • Description: Topics include an account of the Battle of Antetam [sic], the cold weather, the high prices of goods at camp, and reports on the health of other soldiers and family members.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Barton Family Correspondence


              Justus F. Gale to Father
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                • Creator: Gale, Justus F., 1837-1863.
                • Date Created: 1862-11-07
                • Description: Gale writes of his regiment and the rebels, of other troops encountering the enemy who left much camp supplies, cannon, etc. behind, receiving the Green Mountain Freeman, trying to appease both parents concerning the farm and deeding it back to his father, his concerns about his father having another woman in his life and how that affects him, and the expectation that the regiment will return to Algiers.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Justus F. Gale Correspondence


                Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney
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                  • Creator: Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889.
                  • Date Created: 1863-12-09
                  • Description: Barney writes that he could not join the planned hunt since at least one officer has to remain behind to command the regiment. He writes of selling his horse, named Old Frank, to a local man (Mr. Bell) for $250 and thinking that he will send for a horse from Vermont, as he wants one that is a little better than any in the regiment.
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence


                  Justus F. Gale to Sister
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                    • Creator: Gale, Justus F., 1837-1863.
                    • Date Created: 1863-03-06
                    • Description: Topics include his health and the condition of the sore on his hand, the rumors in Vermont about the 8th Vermont Regiment, news about the officers in Company A, and a comment about a private who transferred to the 3rd Louisiana Native Guard to become an officer. He also writes jokingly about coming home with a ‚Äúyellow gal.‚Äù
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Justus F. Gale Correspondence


                    Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney
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                      • Creator: Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889.
                      • Date Created: 1864-01-30
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence