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Lemuel Colton to Andrew and Ruth Fletcher\, 1883 October 10
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    • Creator: Colton, Lemuel.
    • Description: Topics include Lemuel's plans to visit with Mary (Harvey?), his stable but poor health, and the cool summer and reduced crop yields of 1883 in Indiana.
    • Parent Collections: Fletcher Family


    Mary Harvey to Ruth and Andrew Fletcher\, 1887 February 7
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      • Creator: Harvey, Mary.
      • Description: Topics include the health and activities of Mary's family members and her desire for a visit from Andrew and Ruth.
      • Parent Collections: Fletcher Family


      Mary Harvey to Ruth Fletcher and to Ella [s.n.]\, 1892 December 29
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        • Creator: Harvey, Mary.
        • Description: Topics include Andrew Fletcher's death, some unexplained trouble that ensued for Ruth Fletcher and was resolved by Charles Hogan, and Ruth's plans to move in with her daughter Ella and husband.
        • Parent Collections: Fletcher Family


        John Lester Barstow to Laura
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          • Creator: Barstow, John Lester, 1832-1913.
          • Date Created: 1862-05-11
          • Description: Being aboard the ship ‚ÄúJamis Hovey‚Äù on the Mississippi River on the way to New Orleans, the difficulty of the journey from Ship Island to New Orleans, and the initial observations upon the arrival in New Orleans.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Lester Barstow Correspondence


          John Lester Barstow to Laura
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            • Creator: Barstow, John Lester, 1832-1913.
            • Date Created: 1862-12-14
            • Description: General Banks supersedes General Butler, the capture of one of the rebel officers, and the dishonorable discharge of Lieutenant Day.
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Lester Barstow Correspondence


            John Lester Barstow to Father
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              • Creator: Barstow, John Lester, 1832-1913.
              • Date Created: 1862-12-28
              • Description: Topics include the fleeing of Rebels to Texas, the destruction and loss of property near New Orleans, and Barstow‚Äôs belief that the war must not end until the Union is restored.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Lester Barstow Correspondence


              John Lester Barstow to Laura
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                • Creator: Barstow, John Lester, 1832-1913.
                • Date Created: 1863-04-22
                • Description: Writing laying on the ground from Opelousas La. topics include the regiment moving and having an exchange of fire with the rebels, at last receiving letters dated Feb 28th and Mar. 10th, he being a Captain must walk (not ride according to regulations), his feet now sore and blistered, the men who were wounded in this exchange, and the regiment's plan to go to the Red River to attack Port Hudson or Vicksburg, regrets the lack of writing paper and pen.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Lester Barstow Correspondence


                Asa P. Blunt to Roswell Farnham
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                  • Creator: Blunt, Asa P.
                  • Date Created: 1862-10-13
                  • Description: Topics include a pass allowing Roswell Farnham to and from Washington D.C.
                  • 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: 1862-11-06
                    • Description: Topics include the possibility of Roswell Farnham being promoted to Colonel if Colonel Blunt is promoted, the potential for the regiment to move, and business from home.
                    • 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: 1862-12-07
                      • Description: Topics include inquiries about Mary Farnham‚Äôs teeth and dental health, the severe cold weather in camp, instructions on where Mary should go to meet up with Roswell, the house he lives in that has some chinks that allow the wind to come in.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence