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Lyman S. Williams to Lois L. Williams
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    • Creator: Williams, Lyman S., 1839-1905.
    • Date Created: 1863-11-10
    • Description: Writes that the regiment has been on the move and has seen some fighting with the Rebels resulting in the capture of many Confederates, their officers and many weapons ; also reports Union losses at Rappahannock.
    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Lyman S. Williams Correspondence


    Lyman S. Williams to Lois L. Williams
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      • Creator: Williams, Lyman S., 1839-1905.
      • Date Created: 1864-06-25
      • Description: Topics include Lyman‚Äôs promotion to 2nd Lieutenant of Company C, inquiries about his Canadian cousins, trying to keep cool, with a bucket of ice water to drink, needing money sent to him to pay for his new equipment as 2nd Lieutenant, a discussion about the officers in his new company, a report about the loss of prisoners by the 4th and 11th Regiments, destruction of railroad tracks and bridges.
      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Lyman S. Williams Correspondence


      Lyman S. Williams to Lois L. Williams
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        • Creator: Williams, Lyman S., 1839-1905.
        • Date Created: 1864-10-03
        • Description: Topics include taking part in a raid against guerrilla fighters, capturing a large quantity of cider brandy which was drunk by both officers and men and by their guide, so that they had to turn back, and a cavalry fight on October 2 (Battle of Saltville, Va.), near their camp. He also writes of being detached to the 5th Vermont Infantry Regiment temporarily and being in command of two companies, and asks when the Town of Essex will pay the bounty to soldiers who reenlisted.
        • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Lyman S. Williams Correspondence


        Lyman S. Williams to Lois L. Williams
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          • Creator: Williams, Lyman S., 1839-1905.
          • Date Created: 1865-03-21
          • Description: Writes being Brigade Officer of the Day, shaving off all his beard except a mustache, news of Sergeant John C. Swan who was exchanged and who reports that the rumors about Confederate treatment of prisoner is true, and that recruits are coming in from Vermont to fill the companies.
          • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Lyman S. Williams Correspondence


          Lyman S. Williams to Lois L. Williams
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            • Creator: Williams, Lyman S., 1839-1905.
            • Date Created: 1865-04-16
            • Description: A poem entitled "Battle of Cedar Creek" and a letter to his sister, Lois, that includes a description of the fighting the 6th Vt Vols. was involved with starting April 1st and leading to the fall of Richmond on April 3, 1865.
            • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Lyman S. Williams Correspondence


            Lyman S. Williams to Lois L. Williams
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              • Creator: Williams, Lyman S., 1839-1905.
              • Date Created: 1865-06-03
              • Description: Topics include marching to Washington from Richmond, sightseeing in Richmond, the possibility of a review, and rumors about an attempt by the Governor of Vermont to get the old Brigade home all at once, though Williams doesn‚Äôt think this likely.
              • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Lyman S. Williams Correspondence


              Daniel S. White to Maria E. Howe
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                • Creator: White, Daniel S., 1837-1912.
                • Date Created: 1863-05-11
                • Description: Letter includes a poetic description of nature, contrasting with itthe blight of slavery, and his hope for the end of the war. It also includes ruminations on death in the field versus a natural death at home. As well, he writes of love. He then gives details of the health of his Company, including the news that Sergeant Beckwith was bitten by a snake, and mentions several visitors.
                • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Daniel S. White Correspondence


                Daniel S. White to Maria Howe White
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                  • Creator: White, Daniel S., 1837-1912.
                  • Date Created: 1864-05
                  • Description: Topics include a photograph of Maria with a new hair style and a joking encounter with another officer about the photograph. He also writes of memories of his youth and how he would never have believed there would be a civil war and that he would participate in one.
                  • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, Daniel S. White Correspondence


                  George W. Quimby to Sister
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                    • Creator: Quimby, George W.
                    • Date Created: 1861-10-26
                    • Description: Writes from Camp Griffin, Va, Smith's Division of camp life in general, of good food, of having been in several military advances since he last wrote, marching from Chain Bridge towards Lewinsville, "Sesesh" soldiers brought in with one having been said to have preached teh funeral service of Jackson and worth a lot of money, Picket Guard, Brigade Guard and sister's husband's health.
                    • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, George W. Quimby Correspondence


                    William Bruidnell to William Wirt Henry
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                      • Creator: Bruidnell, William, b. 1842.
                      • Date Created: 1862-05-25
                      • Description: Topics include the good health of everyone except Tilton Sleeper, the hope of taking Richmond from the rebels, and the good weather near Cool Harbor, Virginia.
                      • Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, William Wirt Henry Correspondence