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Edward P. Stone to Family
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    • Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920.
    • Date Created: [1862]-09-[23]
    • Description: A very brief letter stating he was in Burkittsville with the wounded (casualties from the Battle of Burkittsville or called the Battle of Crampton's Gap, Maryland, September 14, 1862), then set out to find the regiment but was unsuccessful so he stopped at Pleasant Valley and stayed with a family there ; preached at United Bretheren ; mentions fruits of all kinds available.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Edward P. Stone Correspondence


    Albert A. May to Friend
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      • Creator: May, Albert A.
      • Date Created: 1861-10-08
      • Description: Writes from Marcy Camp Advanced in Northeastern Virginia of injuries and death sustained in a "Skermisher" due to confusion among the men and friendly fire, mentions 4th and 5th regiments also camped in the area.
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Albert A. May Correspondence


      Unidentified telegraph
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        • Date Created: 1861-04-26
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence


        Justin S. Morrill to John Wolcott Phelps
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          • Creator: Morrill, Justin S.
          • Date Created: 1861-07-31
          • Description: House Representative Justin S. Morrill writes from Washington about Col. John Wolcott Phelps (at Fort Monroe, Va.) receiving an appointment.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence


          W. C. Holbrook to John Wolcott Phelps
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            • Creator: Holbrook, W. C.
            • Date Created: 1861-11-25
            • Description: Topics include Lt. W. C. Holbrook of the 4th Vermont Regiment planning to meet Brig. Gen. John Wolcott Phelps at Old Point but must wait for orders from Gen. McClellan first.
            • 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: 1861-11-29
              • Description: Topics include Brig. Gen. John Wolcott Phelps' commanding Butler's New England Division and inviting Frederick Holbrook's son William to be his Aid-de-Camp. Mention of 7th Vermont Regiment (the old 1st reorganized) also being attached to Butler, of Lt. Roberts being given Colonelcy of the 7th, of Major Kimball of the New Jersey 9th for Lt. Col. of the 8th Regiment, reference to Thanksgiving Proclamation.
              • 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: 1861-05-24
                • Description: Topics include being quartered with the Northfield Company and how the troops were greeted at Bellows Falls. One company member, the fifer, had the measles.
                • 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: 1861-05-08
                  • Description: Topics include acting as Adjutant of the Regiment at Camp Fairbanks, Rutland, and considering a commission in the army with the rank of captain. Farnham mentions his high regard for his superiors, especially Ge. Baxter, and how much the soldiers look forward to arriving at Fort Monroe and eventually training for battle.
                  • 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: 1861-05-09
                    • Description: Topics include anticipated journey to New York en route to Ft. Monroe, Va. Farnham describes oath-taking ceremony upon leaving Camp Fairbanks (Judge Smalley) and soldiers passing muster by Col. Rains. US Army has provided them with good clothing and food. Villages cheer when they pass through. Farnham is confident that Gen. Scott will be pleased with the Vt. soldiers soon to arrive at Ft. Monroe.
                    • 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: 1861-05-25
                      • Description: Topics include the rebels burning Hampton Bridge, the funeral of Benjamin Underwood, the food the Massachusetts Regiment is receiving from home, and false alarms of rebels. Hampton population, whites and blacks. Fortress Monroe now has close to 4,000 soldiers encamped; news that Vt. Regiment is about to be shipped out, destination unknown. Names mentioned: Gen. Butler, Col. Washburn, Maj. Worthen, Lt. Pickett, Col. Phelps, Capt. Clark, Andross, Judge Underwood, John Prichard, Mr. May, Mr. Batchelder, Ed. Wilcox, John Richards, Dr. Hartley, Daniel Johnson.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence