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Joseph Spafford to Mary Jane Spafford
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    • Creator: Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866.
    • Date Created: 1861-09-20
    • Description: Spafford writes of possible leave from Brattleboro on September 21, 1861, of giving George all his things except his overcoat that he will keep with him, of his desire to see his sister.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Spafford papers


    Joseph Spafford to Mary Jane Spafford
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      • Creator: Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866.
      • Date Created: [1862]-10-24
      • Description: Writing from Brattleboro topics include George deciding to joint the regiment, Joseph Spafford receiving his payment, and the mustering of the regiment.
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Spafford Correspondence


      Joseph Spafford to Mary Jane Spafford
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        • Creator: Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866.
        • Date Created: 1862-10-26
        • Description: Writing en route, topics include a description of the journey to Washington on the ‚ÄúElm City‚Äù train, his deep desire for letters from home and an undercurrent of his willingness to accept how things are.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Spafford Correspondence


        Henry A. Smith to Clarissa A. Smith
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          • Creator: Smith, Henry A., d. 1864.
          • Date Created: 1863-02-06
          • Description: A short letter thanking his mother for the box she sent. Although generally satisfied with the food, he wishes the requested socks had arrived as well. He adds a brief correction: "We do not belong to Burnsides Army but belong to the defences of Washington." Weather in February has been bad, and March will probably be just as bad.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry A. Smith Correspondence


          George F. Davis to Smiley Bancroft
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            • Creator: Davis, George F., 1815-1901.
            • Date Created: 1862-05-07
            • Description: Topics include the death of Charles Bancroft while on the "Propeller Richard Willing" and an account of his possessions. The quartermaster's tone is remarkably sympathetic even while addressing official business.
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Charles F. Bancroft Correspondence


            George F. Davis to Smiley Bancroft
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              • Creator: Davis, George F., 1815-1901.
              • Date Created: 1862-05-18
              • Description: Topics include plans to return Charles Bancroft's possessions to his father. One senses that the quartermaster is defending the military's hospital care in response to a complaint from Bancroft's father.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Charles F. Bancroft Correspondence


              John W. Merriam to Friend Samantha
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                • Creator: Merriam, John W., d. 1863.
                • Date Created: 1862-09-04
                • Description: Writing from Algiers, La. topics include the false report of Justus's death and an attack by 1500 Rebels on a train leaving Desallemands and heading for Algiers that left 30 to 40 soldiers wounded or killed.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Justus F. Gale Correspondence


                William Bruidnell and Francis Finnegan to William Wirt Henry
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                  • Creator: Bruidnell, William, b. 1842; Finnegan.
                  • Date Created: 1862-08-09
                  • Description: Topics include a request for pay amounting to $116 and an update on the leaders of the Vermont Regiment.
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence


                  [Henry Harrison Wilder] to Mother
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                    • Creator: Wilder, Henry Harrison.
                    • Date Created: 1861-09-30
                    • Description: Henry writes from his camp at Chain Bridge of his journey made by the 5th Regiment of Vermont Volunteers from Springfield to Washington D.C. and on to Marellian Hill and then to Chain Bridge. Speaks of soldiers being shot almost everyday by the Rebels and of orders to march to Fairfax Court, requests postage stamps.
                    • 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: 1861-10-20
                      • Description: Henry Harrison Wilder writes to his mother about his sickness and the treatment he is receiving from Doctor Russel. Mentions Captain Stowell, also receiving a box of cheese and pickles, minor illness among the men, anticipated discipline (to be shot) for a soldier found asleep at his post.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry Harrison Wilder Correspondence