Vermonters in the Civil War
Collection Overview
Vermont soldiers in the Civil War wrote an enormous quantity of letters and diaries, of which many thousands have survived in libraries, historical societies, and in private hands. This collection represents a selection of letters and diaries from the University of Vermont and the Vermont Historical Society.
The collection includes materials dating from 1861 at the start of the Civil War, and will grow with additional materials throughout the years of the sesquicentennial commemoration, from 2011 through 2015. Materials were selected for digitization to provide a variety of perspectives on events and issues. The voices represented in the collection include private soldiers and officers, as well as a few civilians. All of the extant Civil War-era letters or diaries of each of the selected individuals (at least, all that are to be found in the participating institutions’ collections) will eventually be included; each adds a certain experience and point of view to the whole.
1861
In 1861, Vermont produced a three-month volunteer infantry regiment (the First Vermont Infantry) that served in Virginia from May through July. Five additional volunteer infantry regiments, mustered for three-year terms and numbered consecutively, were put in the field in the summer and fall, camping first in Washington and at Camp Griffin through the fall and winter. The First Vermont Cavalry regiment was also mustered and sent south in the fall of 1861.
Subject content for the 1861 letters and diaries covers a great deal of ground. The many logistical issues involved in launching the war effort come to light in the letters of General John W. Phelps, while officers such as Lieutenant Roswell Farnham often made thoughtful observations on the events and personalities in the camps and in the field. The enlisted men occasionally described important events in detail, but more often wrote about everyday life and concerns. Eyewitness accounts of engagements at Big Bethel (June 9-10), Bull Run (July 21), and Lewinsville (September 11) reveal the motivations and expectations of the men in arms, while descriptions of living conditions, drilling, sickness, and political intrigue provide insight on the soldiers’ experiences.
Officers in the photo above are (from left to right): Lieutenant Colonel Charles B. Stoughton, Colonel Edwin H. Stoughton, Major Harry N. Worthen. All are from the Fourth Vermont Infantry Regiment.
Time Period Covered: 1861
Sub-collections
Charles F. Bancroft Correspondence
Horace Barlow Diary
Valentine G. Barney Correspondence
John Lester Barstow Correspondence
Barton Family Correspondence
John W. Campbell Correspondence
Roswell Farnham Correspondence
Justus F. Gale Correspondence
Solomon G. Heaton Correspondence
William Wirt Henry Correspondence
William C. Holbrook Correspondence
Albert A. May Correspondence
Benjamin F. Parmenter Correspondence
Joseph L. Perkins Correspondence
John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence
George W. Quimby Correspondence
Joseph Chase Rutherford Correspondence
Henry A. Smith Correspondence
Joseph Spafford Correspondence
Edward and John Stone Correspondence
Ransom W. Towle Correspondence
Orlando S. Turner Correspondence
Wheelock Graves Veazey Correspondence
Daniel S. White Correspondence
Henry Harrison Wilder Correspondence
Lyman Williams Correspondence
Published: April 11, 2011, University of Vermont, Bailey/Howe Library, Center for Digital Initiatives
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Creator(s)
- Veazey, Wheelock G., 1835-1898 [96]
- Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903 [85]
- Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866 [67]
- Barney, Valentine G., 1834-1889 [59]
- Gale, Justus F., 1837-1863 [48]
- Rutherford, Joseph Chase, 1818-1902 [33]
- Towle, Ransom W., d. 1864 [32]
- Wilder, Henry Harrison [29]
- Henry, William Wirt, 1831-1915 [26]
- Smith, Henry A., d. 1864 [24]
- Holbrook, William Cune, 1842-1904 [21]
- Quimby, George W., 1835-1862 [12]
- Holbrook, Frederick [11]
- Williams, Lyman S., 1839-1905 [11]
- Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862 [10]
- Barstow, John Lester, 1832-1913 [6]
- Heaton, Solomon G. [6]
- Dillingham, Charles, b. 1837 [5]
- Parmenter, Benjamin F., 1832-1896 [5]
- Quimby, George W. [5]
- Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920 [4]
- Fairbanks, Erastus [3]
- Holbrook, W. C. [3]
- Phelps, John Wolcott [3]
- Whitmore, Orange S., 1836-1908 [3]
- Barton, Hiram H., 1836-1903 [2]
- Blunt, Asa P. [2]
- Canning, Charles C., b. 1828 [2]
- Davis, George F., 1815-1901 [2]
- Fullam, Volney S. [2]
- Leffnis, N. S. [2]
- Marshall, Ira A., d. 1893 [2]
- Mason, E. P. [2]
- Morrill, Justin S. [2]
- Spafford, John, b. 1810; Spafford [2]
- Stone, John M., 1835-1915 [2]
- Turner, Orlando S., b. 1839 [2]
- White, Daniel S., 1837-1912 [2]
- [1]
- , [1]
- Andross, Dudley K. [1]
- Bancroft, Charles F., d. 1862 [1]
- Barton, Lyman [1]
- Barton, Theodore [1]
- Baxter, Horace Henry [1]
- Beard, Albin [1]
- Bliss, Warren E., 1840-1930 [1]
- Boynton, William H. [1]
- Browne, A. G. [1]
- Bruce, Horatio P., [1]
- Bruidnell, William, b. 1842 [1]
- Bruidnell, William, b. 1842; Finnegan [1]
- Bruidnell, William, b. 1842; Morey [1]
- Bush, Joseph [1]
- Butler, Benjamin F. [1]
- Campbell, John W., 1823-1898 [1]
- Cannon, Le Grand B. [1]
- Carter, Frances E. [1]
- Clark, Lawrence D. [1]
- Dudley, N. A. M. [1]
- Dutton, Salmon [1]
- Farnham, Mary E. [1]
- Gregg, Charles C., 1832-1910 [1]
- Halsey, Thomas H. [1]
- Hayward, Eben S. [1]
- Heintzleman, S. P. [1]
- Hunt, Leavitt [1]
- Jackman, A. [1]
- Johnson, E. T. [1]
- Joyce, Charles H., 1830-1916 [1]
- Legar, Joseph [1]
- May, Albert A. [1]
- Merriam, John W., d. 1863 [1]
- Morse, E. A. [1]
- Murphy, Edward [1]
- Murray, B. [1]
- Peck, David B. [1]
- Pelton, William W. [1]
- Perkins, Hiram E. [1]
- Perkins, Joseph L. [1]
- Prichard, George; Baldwin, C. C. P.; and Johnson [1]
- Ripley, Wm. Y. W. [1]
- Samson, Merrill F. [1]
- Seaton, C. W. [1]
- Stannard, George J., 1820-1886 [1]
- Terry, Henry L., 1820-1885 [1]
- Thurston, Quincy F., d. 1862 [1]
- Tuttle, Oscar S. [1]
- Tyler, Jonathan Curtis [1]
- Williams, Francis C. [1]
- Williams, Nathan A., 1837-1903 [1]
- Worthen, Harry N. [1]
- [Lamuay] [1]
Recipient(s)
- Farnham, Mary [64]
- Veazey, Julia A. [58]
- Barney,Maria, 1833-1884 [44]
- Spafford, Mary Jane [39]
- Veazey, Julia A., [36]
- Phelps, John Wolcott [33]
- Rutherford, Hannah [29]
- , [26]
- Holbrook, Frederick [19]
- Barney, Maria [18]
- Henry, Mary Jane, [18]
- Spafford, Mary Jane, [18]
- Henry, William Wirt, [11]
- Towle, Sebra [10]
- Gale,Charles T., 1845-1862 [9]
- Gale,Jonas, 1800-1874 [9]
- Masta, Emeline B. [8]
- Harding, C. H. [7]
- Williams,Lois L. [7]
- Gale,Almeda A., 1835-1876 [5]
- Gale,Samantha A., 1832-1892 [5]
- Henry, Mary Jane [5]
- Henry, William Wirt [5]
- Bancroft,Smiley, 1808-1874 [4]
- Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903 [4]
- Towle, Rufus [4]
- White, Homer [4]
- Bancroft,Clarissa E., 1843-1864 [3]
- Smith,Clarissa, d. 1891 [3]
- [Gale,Samantha A., 1832-1892] [3]
- Barton,Melissa [2]
- Beard, Albin [2]
- Blunt, Asa P. [2]
- Gale,Abigail Albee [2]
- Gale,Abigail Albee, 1801-1869 [2]
- Henry, John [2]
- Howe, Maria E. [2]
- Spafford, John, b. 1810; Spafford [2]
- Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866 [2]
- Turner, Louisa A. [2]
- Williams, Lois L. [2]
- [Gale,Almeda A., 1835-1876] [2]
- 1862-01-25, [1]
- Bancroft, Smiley [1]
- Bancroft,Mary, 1809-1878 [1]
- Bancroft,Smiley, 1808-1874; Bancroft [1]
- Barton, Melissa [1]
- Butler, B. F. [1]
- Campbell, John W. [1]
- Dudley, N. A. M. [1]
- Gale,Almeda A., 1835-1876; Gale [1]
- Hayward, A. [1]
- Hayward, Amanda [1]
- Henry, John, [1]
- Henry, William Wirt, [1]
- Holbrook, F. F. [1]
- Holbrook, William Cune, 1842-1904 [1]
- Mason, E. [1]
- Rutherford, Jacob [1]
- Spafford, Marianne, [1]
- Spafford, Marianne [1]
- Stone, John F. [1]
- Thomas, Lorenzo [1]
- Turner, Joseph [1]
- Veazey, Wheelock G., 1835-1898 [1]
- White, Homer, [1]
- White, Homer, [1]
- Williams, Caroline [1]
- Williams, Warren [1]
- Williams,Warren [1]
- Williams,Warren, Williams Caroline [1]
- [Barton,Melissa] [1]
Place(s)
- Military campsVirginia [125]
- Military camps -- Virginia [114]
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 [69]
- VermontHistoryCivil War, 1861-1865 [61]
- Vermont -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 [60]
- United StatesHistoryCivil War, 1861-1865 [55]
- Fort Monroe (Va.) [21]
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns [21]
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Casualties [21]
- Military camps -- Louisiana [20]
- Military camps -- Maryland [20]
- Military camps -- Vermont [20]
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care [19]
- New Orleans (La.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 [15]
- Camp Douglas (Ill.) [9]
- Military campsWashington (D.C.) [9]
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons [9]
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Social aspects [9]
- United StatesHistoryCivil War, 1861-1865Campaigns [9]
- Chicago (Ill.) [8]
- Military camps -- Washington (D.C.) [8]
- United StatesHistoryCivil War, 1861-1865Medical care [7]
- United StatesHistoryCivil War, 1861-1865Military reconnaissance [7]
- Baton Rouge (La.) -- History -- Siege, 1862 [6]
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Destruction and pillage [6]
- United StatesHistoryCivil War, 1861-1865Casualties [6]
- Military campsVermont [5]
- Fort Jackson (La.) [4]
- Military campsMaryland [4]
- Ship Island (Miss.) [4]
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Military reconnaissance [4]
- United StatesHistoryCivil War, 1861-1865Women [4]
- Vicksburg (Miss.) [4]
- Fort Saint Philip (La.) [3]
- Military camps -- Mississippi [3]
- SecessionSouthern States [3]
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- African Americans [3]
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women [3]
- Winchester (Va.) [3]
- Abolitionists -- United States -- History -- 19th century [2]
- Culpeper County (Va.) [2]
- Fort Pike (La.) [2]
- Harpers Ferry (W. Va.) [2]
- Military campsLouisiana [2]
- Richmond (Va.) [2]
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Songs and music [2]
- United StatesHistoryCivil War, 1861-1865Destruction and pillage [2]
- United StatesHistoryCivil War, 1861-1865Flags [2]
- United StatesHistoryCivil War, 1861-1865Participation, Juvenile [2]
- AbolitionistsUnited StatesHistory19th century [1]
- Roanoke Island (N.C.)HistoryCapture, 1862 [1]
- Secession -- Southern States [1]
- SlaveryUnited StatesHistory [1]
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Poetry [1]
- United StatesHistoryCivil War, 1861-1865African Americans [1]
- United StatesHistoryCivil War, 1861-1865Atrocities [1]
- United StatesHistoryCivil War, 1861-1865Prisoners and prisons [1]
- United StatesHistoryCivil War, 1861-1865Social aspects [1]
Format(s)
- text [681]
Genre(s)
- correspondence [681]
Topic(s)
- United StatesArmy Military life [216]
- Armed Forces Officers [148]
- Families of military personnel [112]
- Veazey, Wheelock G. (Wheelock Graves)1835-1898 [91]
- Farnham, Roswell1827-1903 [88]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Infantry Regiment, 3rd (1861-1865) [44]
- Drill and minor tactics [43]
- Prisoners of war [41]
- Picketing [40]
- Food [33]
- Love-letters [33]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Infantry Regiment, 4th (1861-1865) [32]
- Postal service [29]
- War casualties [29]
- Operational rations (Military supplies) [28]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Infantry Regiment, 9th (1862-1865) [26]
- Homesickness [25]
- Confederate States of AmericaArmy [24]
- United StatesArmy Surgeons [24]
- Military hospitals [23]
- Promotions, Military [22]
- McClellan, George Brinton1826-1885 [21]
- Military discipline [21]
- African Americans [20]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861) [19]
- Military pay [18]
- Military leaves and furloughs [16]
- Recruiting and enlistment [16]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Infantry Regiment, 7th (1862-1866) [16]
- Pillage [15]
- Skirmishing [14]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Infantry Regiment, 10th (1862-1865) [14]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Infantry Regiment, 5th (1861-1865) [14]
- Soldiers Alcohol use [13]
- Sutlers [13]
- Butler, (Benjamin Franklin)Mr1818-1893 [12]
- Women in war [12]
- Courts-martial and courts of inquiry United States [11]
- Horses [11]
- Religion [11]
- Intrenchments [10]
- Patriotism [10]
- Peninsular Campaign, 1862 [10]
- Ship Island (Miss.) [10]
- Slaves [10]
- Photographs [9]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Brigade, 1st (1861-1865) [9]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865) [9]
- Fugitive slaves [8]
- Grief [8]
- Medicine, Military [8]
- Armies Medical and sanitary affairs [7]
- Military chaplains [7]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Infantry Regiment, 12th (1862-1863) [7]
- Bull Run, 2nd Battle of, Va., 1862 [6]
- Contraband of war [6]
- Military discharge [6]
- Slavery [6]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Infantry Regiment, 7th (1862-1866).Company C [6]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Infantry Regiment, 9th (1862-1865).Company B [6]
- War Economic aspects [6]
- War Psychological aspects [6]
- African American soldiers [5]
- Banks, Nathaniel Prentiss1816-1894 [5]
- Big Bethel, Battle of, Va., 1861 [5]
- Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861 [5]
- Carver General Hospital (Washington, D.C.) [5]
- Friendly fire (Military science) [5]
- Guerrilla warfare [5]
- Children and war [4]
- Fair Oaks, Battle of, Va., 1862 [4]
- Military deserters [4]
- Photographers [4]
- Pope, John1822-1892 [4]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Infantry Regiment, 16th (1862-1863) [4]
- Burnside, Ambrose Everett1824-1881 [3]
- Capitulations, Military [3]
- Desertion, Military [3]
- Fort Henry, Battle of, Tenn., 1862 [3]
- Freedmen [3]
- Hardtack [3]
- Military funerals [3]
- Newspapers [3]
- Soldiers Suicidal behavior [3]
- Steamboats [3]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Infantry Regiment, 5th (1861-1865)Company F [3]
- Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862 [2]
- Executions and executioners [2]
- Hancock, Winfield Scott1824-1886 [2]
- Merrimack (Frigate) [2]
- Prisoner-of-war camps [2]
- Racism [2]
- Richmond (Va.) [2]
- Savage's Station, Battle of, Va., 1862 [2]
- Seven Days' Battles, Va., 1862 [2]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Brigade, 2nd (1862-1863) [2]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Infantry Regiment, 11th (1862-1865) [2]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Infantry Regiment, 15th (1862-1863) [2]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Infantry Regiment, 6th (1861-1864) [2]
- Vicksburg (Miss.) [2]
- African Americans Social conditions [1]
- Amputation [1]
- Antislavery movements [1]
- Beauregard, G. T. (Gustave Toutant)1818-1893 [1]
- Bounties, Military [1]
- Copperhead movement [1]
- Draft United States [1]
- Fort Donelson, Battle of, Tenn., 1862 [1]
- Fraternization [1]
- Fredericksburg, Battle of, Fredericksburg, Va., 1862 [1]
- Holbrook, Frederickt1813-1909 [1]
- Monitor (Ironclad) [1]
- Musicians [1]
- Shiloh, Battle of, Tenn., 1862 [1]
- Shooters of firearms [1]
- Surgery, Military [1]
- Trench warfare [1]
- United StatesArmy Flags [1]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Infantry Regiment, 10th (1862-1865).Company B [1]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Infantry Regiment, 14th (1862-1863) [1]
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Infantry Regiment, 4th (1861-1865)Company B [1]
- VermontAdjutant and Inspector General's Office [1]
- War victims [1]
- Winchester, 1st Battle of, Winchester, Va., 1862 (May 25) [1]
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Title: Charles F. Bancroft to Family
Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., d. 1862
Date: 1862-04-06
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include taking possession of Shelman's Mill, the men killed and wounded by the Rebels, and an account of brief skirmishes. Bancroft describes abandoned Rebel fortifications and odd items left behind. Senses that greater fighting is about to begin, and indeed, the so-called siege of Yorktown, Va. dates from this period. In a lighter moment, Bancroft expresses his gratitude for the green tea he received from home: "there is nothing better for a soldier on a march than a cup of tea."
Title: Charles F. Bancroft to Family
Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862
Date: 1861-10-06
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include anticipation of a battle in Virginia and requests for some items from home.
Title: Charles F. Bancroft to Family
Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862
Date: 1861-11-16
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include the number of men who have either died or are sick in the regiment, the success at Port Royal, and the arrest of the Confederate Ministers to Europe, Mason and Slidell.
Title: Charles F. Bancroft to Mary Bancroft
Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862
Date: 1862-02-16
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include Charles Bancroft's health, the food that is being cooked in camp, and the capture of Fort Donelson, Tenn. Bancroft wasn't involved in it, but the fall of Ft. Donelson reminds him that his tour of duty, if not the whole war, may be over by year's end. Bancroft sounds more confident as a soldier (enjoys picketing) and is certain he could serve another two years if asked.
Title: Charles F. Bancroft to Parents
Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862
Date: 1861-12-20
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include items received from home and events surrounding a bottle of brandy that was stolen.
Title: Charles F. Bancroft to Parents
Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862
Date: 1862-02-02
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include reminiscences of church meetings in Vt., stimulated by his attendance of them at camp; how much he enjoys the supplies (footwear, clothing, food, brandy) from home; some medical treatment that was improved with brandy; his appreciation of family and home; a few words about postal delivery; and a map of the South he plans to give to his father. -- Because of winter, the war has slackened off a bit. Lincoln is still trying to force McClellan to act.
Title: Charles F. Bancroft to Smiley Bancroft
Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862
Date: 1861-12-31
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include picket guard, description of camp life, and a prediction of the future of the war.
![Thumbnail: Charles F. Bancroft to [Family]](http://cdi.uvm.edu/archives/civilwar/cwvhsBancroftCharles01_01-thumb.jpg)
Title: Charles F. Bancroft to [Family]
Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862
Date: 1861-10-02
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include setting up a choir at camp and organizing the sale of Vermont butter.
Title: Charles H. Joyce to William Wirt Henry
Creator: Joyce, Charles H., 1830-1916
Date: 1862-08-13
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include C.H. Joyce's hope of being put in charge of the 11th regiment and anticipation of the camp moving. This would be the evacuation of Harrison's Landing, where McClellan had kept his Army of the Potomac for several weeks. Joyce refers to "old W." (Wash. DC?) and "Gov. H.," Frederick Holbrook, influential governor of Vt., 1861-1863. Also: Battle of Savage's Station, June 29, 1862, where Joyce performed well.
Title: Daniel S. White to Maria E. Howe
Creator: White, Daniel S., 1837-1912
Date: 1861-08-03
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include the witnessing of a hanging execution of a man from the New Hampshire 2nd Regiment who had killed an innocent woman (wife of a rebel soldier), his reaction to the hanging, of military tactics to deter the rebels advance, of breakfast awaiting consisting of fried pork bread and coffee.
Title: Daniel S. White to Maria E. Howe
Creator: White, Daniel S., 1837-1912
Date: 1861-08-12
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include taking a Negro woman and her children as prisoners to keep them safe from their master, anticipation of a battle, false rumor that officers appropriated a box meant for the soldiers for it was delivered to the men.
Title: E. A. Morse to John Wolcott Phelps
Creator: Morse, E. A.
Date: 1861-08-22
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include rations for the 1st Regiment of the Vermont Volunteer Militia for May 23rd to August 8th, processing routine, the offering of the position of Quartermaster in the 4th Vermont Regiment, writer's decline of the position.
![Thumbnail: E. P. Mason to [Asa P.] Blunt](http://cdi.uvm.edu/archives/civilwar/cwuvmfarnham84_01-thumb.jpg)
Title: E. P. Mason to [Asa P.] Blunt
Creator: Mason, E. P.
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include E. P. Mason asking Roswell Farnham for his help in protecting his sick family.
![Thumbnail: E. P. Mason to [Asa P.] Blunt](http://cdi.uvm.edu/archives/civilwar/cwuvmfarnham86_01-thumb.jpg)
Title: E. P. Mason to [Asa P.] Blunt
Creator: Mason, E. P.
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include G. Mason stationed in Spring Bank Virginia requesting of Col. Blunt that guards be stationed around his house and wood pile for protection.
![Thumbnail: E. T. Johnson to Mary [Farnham]](http://cdi.uvm.edu/archives/civilwar/cwuvmfarnham64_01-thumb.jpg)
Title: E. T. Johnson to Mary [Farnham]
Creator: Johnson, E. T.
Date: 1862-10-03
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include several companies camping on the riverbank in Maryland, Jackson’s army assembling in Leasburg, and preparing to march most likely to Edwards Ferry.
Title: Edward Murphy to William Wirt Henry
Creator: Murphy, Edward
Date: 1862-07-21
Resource type: correspondence
Writing from camp at Westover Landing, Virginia topics include trying to convince William Henry to come join Company D in the 2nd Regiment, mentions officers resigning and hopes to take Richmond by the end of the summer.
Title: Edward P. Stone to Family
Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920
Date: [1861-10-?]
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include a service the regiment attended.
Title: Edward P. Stone to Family
Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920
Date: 1861-11-18
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include the death of William Fallon of Royalton from the measles.
Title: Edward P. Stone to Family
Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920
Date: 1861-12-28
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include the improving health of the men in the regiment and officers being ordered home to recruit for the brigade.
Title: Edward P. Stone to John F. Stone
Creator: Stone, Edward P., 1830-1920
Date: 1861-12-19
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include preparing for the funerals of the men who died from sickness.
Title: Erastus Fairbanks to John Wolcott Phelps
Creator: Fairbanks, Erastus
Date: 1861-07-29
Resource type: correspondence
Letter from Vt. House Rep. Erastus Fairbanks writing about the storage of military equipment that has not otherwise been disposed of at Fort Monroe, Va., mentions loss of supplies by the 2nd Regiment at Manassas.
Title: Erastus Fairbanks to John Wolcott Phelps
Creator: Fairbanks, Erastus
Date: 1862-09-23
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include the conduct of the 7th Vermont Regiment and the lack of newspaper coverage of the Regiment's positive attributes. The battles in Maryland would include Antietam Creek, one of the bloodiest battles of the war. Fairbanks also mentions a rumor of Phelps's resignation, which had indeed occurred in August, 1862. Some thoughts about slavery, government, and the Constitution.
![Thumbnail: Erastus Fairbanks to John Wolcott Phelps and [Daniel] Roberts to
Erastus Fairbanks](http://cdi.uvm.edu/archives/civilwar/cwuvmphelps07_1-thumb.jpg)
Title: Erastus Fairbanks to John Wolcott Phelps and [Daniel] Roberts to Erastus Fairbanks
Creator: Fairbanks, Erastus
Date: 1861-06-04
Resource type: correspondence
First letter is from Governor Erastus Fairbanks writing from St Johnsbury, Vt. Topic includes scandalous reports of officers in the 1st Regiment regarding the neglect of sick soldiers by the surgeon and assistant surgeon in military hospital. Second letter to the Gov. from Danl. Roberts writes of the sources of the reports and that the matter requires investigation.
Title: Francis C. Williams to Frederick Holbrook
Creator: Williams, Francis C.
Date: 1862-04-25
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include the regiment being situated at Camp on Ship Island, the establishment of (religious?) services on Tuesdays, and the intellectual capacity of the men of the Vermont regiments.
Title: Frederick Holbrook to John Wolcott Phelps
Creator: Holbrook, Frederick
Date: 1862-08-08
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include Mrs. Holbrook requesting General Phelps to forward her letters to her son and Frederick Holbrook inquiring after the sick men and the number of surgeons. Holbrook expresses frustration that the Vt. Regiments (7th & 8th) are still not under Phelps's command, per an agreement with Gen. Butler. Holbrook also mentions Phelps's "Dark Brigade," black troops that Phelps recruited in Louisiana without permission from the War Dept. (Phelps resigned in Aug., 1862.)
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