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Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney

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Creator: Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889.
Date Created: 1863-09-09
Description: Barney writes of the men repairing the barracks in preparation for the winter, and of having a photograph taken of his horse. He also writes of food for breakfast, getting a firkin (56 lbs.) of butter of acquiring a cow for the field and staff officers‚Äô mess and of hearing from Major Jarvis who will be traveling to Brattleboro shortly.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence

William Wirt Henry to Mary Jane Henry

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Creator: Henry, William Wirt, 1831-1915.
Date Created: 1862-[09]-17
Description: A brief letter telling of marching to the Maryland side of the Potomac River, guarding the river from Senaca Creek to Edwards Ferry, of a victory against the rebels, of having a horse to ride to enjoy the countryside and fresh vegetables to eat.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence

William Wirt Henry to Mary Jane Henry

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Creator: Henry, William Wirt, 1831-1915.
Date Created: 1864-12-14
Description: Henry writes that he has finally been examined by Dr. Hollman, Sixth Corps surgeon, and that he has approved Henry‚Äôs medical discharge, so he will be selling his horses and will probably leave for Washington the next day. He writes that his wife should follow the instructions to meet him in New York which he sent in an earlier letter.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence

Roswell Farnham to Laura

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Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903.
Date Created: 1863-05-22
Description: Topics include small disturbances by the rebels nightly, the discussion of discharges, the death of Jenny (a horse?), the very hot weather, mentioning of Mr. Batchelder giving money as needed, horses Burnie and White Face improving in health, reference to Mr. Chamberlin living at the house & the desire to have him leave if he is willing before Farnham returns home.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Roswell Farnham Correspondence

Joseph Rutherford to [Hannah Rutherford]

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Creator: Rutherford, Joseph Chase, 1818-1902.
Date Created: 1864-05-02
Description: Writes of including a drawing made by him for his daughter Helen of his beloved horse Lady Lightfoot, Rutherford‚Äôs relationship with his horse, and discussion of a newspaper article about Grant‚Äôs unsuccessful advances and his veiled opinion of the article's Copperhead leaning viewpoint.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Joseph Chase Rutherford Correspondence

Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney

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Creator: Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889.
Date Created: 1863-07-03
Description: While in the Chesapeake Hospital near Fort Monroe, Virginia he writes of what to do with the money sent home by soldiers in his company, his belief that his illness stems from inadequately cooked food and offering advice to his wife about her own cooking. Can not find a horse to purchase. Mentions the 4th of July preparations and reading Lanmere by Vermonter Julia Caroline Ripley Dorr.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Valentine G. Barney Correspondence

Justus E. Gale to Family

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Creator: Gale, Justus F., 1837-1863.
Date Created: 1862-08-31
Description: Topics include a train crash, confiscating rebel property including horses, cattle, sheep and mules. Writes of having plenty of food on their travel back to camp including dining on lamb. Provided a meal at an old planters house. Mentions Negroes (slaves) and 1500 Blacks at camp, sending troops to Gen. Phelps, the expectation of getting paid, rebels killed in an encounter with the enemy.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Justus F. Gale Correspondence

Moses W. Sawyer to William Wirt Henry

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Creator: Sawyer, Moses W., 1831-1916.
Date Created: 1863-05-19
Description: Receipts for the purchase of two horses.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence

William Wirt Henry to Mary Jane Henry

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Creator: Henry, William Wirt, 1831-1915.
Date Created: 1863-10-20
Description: A short letter written to reassure his wife, mentions arriving at Bull Run, marching, camping near Manassas Junction, the battle of Bristoe Station, Virginia (October 14), casualties of the rebels, horses killed and the number of cannons captured.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence

Henry A. Smith to Family

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Creator: Smith, Henry A., d. 1864.
Date Created: 1862-11-06
Description: Two letters dated Nov 6 and Nov 11.Topics include a skirmish at Thoroughfare Gap, Henry Smith out riding the rebels thus avoiding almost being captured, a number of Union soldiers captured, lots of honey and fowl to eat and the burning of Haymarket.
Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Henry A. Smith Correspondence

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