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Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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    • Creator: Veazey, Wheelock G., 1835-1898.
    • Date Created: [1861]-12-01
    • Description: Topics include a brief description of the Thanksgiving celebrations and a description of a trip to Washington.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Wheelock Graves Veazey Correspondence


    Ransom W. Towle to Sister and Friends
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      • Creator: Towle, Ransom W., d. 1864.
      • Date Created: 1862-05-15
      • Description: From camp in Whitehouse Landing, Va. topics include the destruction of the Merrimac (the ironclad warship), a bear hunt, the occupation of Norfolk, Virginia troops under the command of President Lincoln, a description of skirmishes with the Rebels, and the warm weather in Virginia.
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Ransom W. Towle Correspondence


      W. C. Holbrook to John Wolcott Phelps
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        • Creator: Holbrook, W. C.
        • Date Created: 1863-04-18
        • Description: Topics include investigation of the 7th Vermont Regiment's role in the Battle of Baton Rouge, and the suggestion to bring charges against General Butler. The writer, Col. Holbrook, apologizes for not representing the regiment as well as he could have, were he more experienced in the Courts of Inquiry. Holbrook mentions "a good deal of marching and counter marching" in the Baton Rouge area.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence


        Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]
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          • Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
          • Date Created: 1861-05-15
          • Description: Topics include description of Fort Monroe, including "the big gun" and other armaments; overnight guard duty; being outside the fortress walls; staying in local hotel; good weather, food; low anxiety. Names: John Stearns, John Prichard, David Johnson; Laura, Ezekiel. Ships: Alabama.
          • 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: 1861-06-09
            • Description: Topics include the duties of Provost Marshall, including the reception of runaway slaves. Mentions alerts for battle and false alarms; and illness within the regiment.
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence


            Theodore Barton to Sister
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              • Creator: Barton, Theodore.
              • Date Created: 1862-09-29
              • Description: Topics include the journey from Harrison's Landing to Boliver via Newport News and Alexandria. Names several wounded and deceased soldiers, perhaps known by his sister. Concludes with a somewhat gruesome description of "picnic."
              • 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: 1862-01-30
                • Description: Topics include remaining at Camp Holbrook in Vermont for 4 weeks, grateful to hear from home, food not very good, a rumor of getting paid, and the visitors who watch dress parade.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Justus F. Gale Correspondence


                Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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                  • Creator: Veazey, Wheelock G., 1835-1898.
                  • Date Created: 1862-01-09
                  • Description: Topics include military matters (court martial, foraging, picket duty) and disgust with the Congress, administration, government and fears the nation's downfall.
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Wheelock Graves Veazey Correspondence


                  Wheelock G. Veazey to Albin Beard, Albin Beard to Wheelock G. Veazey
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                    • Creator: Veazey, Wheelock G., 1835-1898., Beard, Albin.
                    • Date Created: [1861]-09-08
                    • Description: Topics include the assignment of Wheelock G. Veazey‚Äôs regiment to the post of honor within their division of the army.
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Wheelock Graves Veazey Correspondence


                    Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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                      • Creator: Veazey, Wheelock G., 1835-1898.
                      • Date Created: [1861]-09-14
                      • Description: Topics include Wheelock G. Veazey‚Äôs position as field officer of the day, the lack of sleep the soldiers are experiencing, and the ease with which the Rebels could attack the Regiment.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Wheelock Graves Veazey Correspondence