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: ? to Lorenzo Thomas
Date: 1862-08-30
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include the request to inquire after statements made by the Major General, and a request for an investigation of the Battle of Baton Rouge by a court of inquiry.
Title: A. Jackman to John Wolcott Phelps
Creator: Jackman, A.
Date: 1861-05-01
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include ensuring that Colonel Phelps' command have books such as "Scott's Tactics".
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Title: A. [G.] Browne to John Wolcott Phelps
Creator: Browne, A. G.
Date: 1861-10-29
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include Lt. Col. A. G. Browne requesting Brig. Gen. John Wolcott Phelps' assistance in forwarding letters to Lieutenant Charles L. Pierson, Adjutant of the Massachusetts 20th Regiment who was taken prisoner along with Colonel Lee and Major Revere. Mentions Col. Lee and Major Revere, the battle of the 21st near Leesburg and flags of truce.
Title: Albert A. May to Friend
Creator: May, Albert A.
Date: 1861-10-08
Resource type: correspondence
Writes from Marcy Camp Advanced in Northeastern Virginia of injuries and death sustained in a "Skermisher" due to confusion among the men and friendly fire, mentions 4th and 5th regiments also camped in the area.
Title: Asa P. Blunt to E. Mason
Creator: Blunt, Asa P.
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include the questioning of G. Mason’s loyalty to the United States government by Col. Blunt, denial of protection Mason has requested, the suggestion that Mason take the oath of allegiance to the U.S. or suffer the consequences of possible destruction of property.
Title: Asa P. Blunt to Roswell Farnham
Creator: Blunt, Asa P.
Date: 1862-10-13
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include a pass allowing Roswell Farnham to and from Washington D.C.
Title: Battle of Big Bethal, Va June 10th, 1861
Creator: Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include a map that shows various maneuvers of Farnham's company; inaccuracies in the newspaper account of the Battle of Big Bethel; and various ailments, aches & pains endured during the march.
Title: Benjamin F. Butler to John Wolcott Phelps
Creator: Butler, Benjamin F.
Date: 1861-07-16
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include the summoning of Roys Nicholas Colbert and Charles Stepheny to Command General Benjamin F. Butler.
Title: Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
Creator: Parmenter, Benjamin F., 1832-1896
Date: 1861-07-10
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include the regiment moving to Virginia.
Title: Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
Creator: Parmenter, Benjamin F., 1832-1896
Date: 1861-07-28
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include Benjamin F. Parmenter's negative opinion of an attack ( the first battle of Bull Run--see letter 3).
Title: Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
Creator: Parmenter, Benjamin F., 1832-1896
Date: 1861-08-08
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include the regiment being located at Bush Hill Camp, rumors that they may join up with another brigade, more discussion of the 1st Battle of Bull Run, Parmenter's low opinions of the regiments officers,and his disappointment in the treatment of the soldiers.
Title: Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
Creator: Parmenter, Benjamin F., 1832-1896
Date: 1861-10-12
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include Benjamin F. Parmenter's hospital stay and him enlisting his brother to take care of things at home.
Title: Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
Creator: Parmenter, Benjamin F., 1832-1896
Date: 1861-10-29
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include the policy of the war department to not allow anyone to go home regardless of their circumstances,enquiries about home, Parmenter's growing disillusion with the Army, and a discussion about "the Southern confederacy is a fixed fact."
Title: Charles C. Canning to William Wirt Henry
Creator: Canning, Charles C., b. 1828
Date: 1862-05-26
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include the defeat of General Banks (Battle of Winchester, May 25) , the promotion of Lt. Col. Stannard, and the request to William Henry to raise a company so that Charles Canning may become a captain. Canning mentions orders from McClellan to prepare for "a bloody battle," but major fighting doesn't ensue until May 31st (Battle of Seven Pines, May 31), when Confederates take advantage of Union positions on the south side of the Chickahominy River.
Title: Charles C. Canning to William Wirt Henry
Creator: Canning, Charles C., b. 1828
Date: 1862-07-18
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include the movement of the regiment to Harrison's Landing, the extensive loss in the 5th Vermont Regiment (Battle of Savage's Station, June 29, 1862), the arrest of Captain Eaton, and a request for a few goods from home.
Title: Charles C. Gregg to William Wirt Henry
Creator: Gregg, Charles C., 1832-1910
Date: 1862-05-28
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include the expectation of a "big old fight" near Richmond (Battle of Seven Pines or Fair Oaks, ended June 1st, 1862), and the report of a fight led by "Porter and Stonman" (Fitz John Porter and George Stoneman, both Union officers) against 17,000 rebels (actual number: 4,500). This was the Battle of Hanover Court House, 18 miles north of Richmond, on May 27th, 1862. Mentions the appointment of Col. George J. Stannard to lead the Vt. 9th Regiment.
Title: Charles Dillingham to William Wirt Henry
Creator: Dillingham, Charles, b. 1837
Date: 1861-08-07
Resource type: correspondence
August 7, 1861 from Clermont, Virginia. Writes Vermont 3rd located at the Chain Bridge Georgetown Heights, picket duty, illness among the men, sudden death of soldiers from sore throat.
Title: Charles Dillingham to William Wirt Henry
Creator: Dillingham, Charles, b. 1837
Date: 1861-08-16
Resource type: correspondence
Writes of wishing to be sent food such as dried beef, cheese, pickles, maple sugar, crackers. Mentions Bush Hill, camping in rainy weather with everything they had being wet, brigade review by General Smith, discontent among the officers. In need of recruits.
Title: Charles Dillingham to William Wirt Henry
Creator: Dillingham, Charles, b. 1837
Date: 1861-11-?
Resource type: correspondence
Writes of Brigade drill under General Smith, picket duty, prospect of detachment from brigade to go south, much illness among the men including a case of small pox, upcoming promotion of Lt. Crossman, cold weather, upcoming grand review by General McClellan.
Title: Charles Dillingham to William Wirt Henry
Creator: Dillingham, Charles, b. 1837
Date: 1861-08-26
Resource type: correspondence
August 26, 1861 from Great Falls Maryland. Writes of furloughs and discharges not being granted without good cause, illness among the men including measles, duty guarding the river, good fishing, having acquired a horse, quarters in an old hotel with creature comforts.
Title: Charles Dillingham to William Wirt Henry
Creator: Dillingham, Charles, b. 1837
Date: 1861-08-28
Resource type: correspondence
Writes of authority to enlist 40 men, Lt. Hoyt to go to Vermont to recruit instead of Charles Dillingham, need for good men, will try to discharge from the record those men who have died, were ordered to be in light marching order. May be to attack rebel camp across the river at Falls Church, some illness among the men.
Title: Charles F. Bancroft to Clarissa Bancroft
Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862
Date: 1862-01-06
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include the snowy weather and a brief description of George Blenkoe, the Confederate master of a "secesh (secessionist) negro," who had been recently brought into camp from Vienna, Va. Description of some Confederate money. Bancroft mentions his own modest weight gain, his need for pockets and other domestic items. One esp. moving line: "God only knows when we shall see each other again but let us hope for the best & that another year will bring us all to the family fireside again."
Title: Charles F. Bancroft to Clarissa Bancroft
Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862
Date: 1862-01-11
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include the illness of Ephraim D. Dutton and the treatment he is getting from Bancroft, who is watching over Dutton. Bancroft thinks he'll recover when taken to a hospital. Fever, dysentery, lung ailments are compounded by homesickness, according to Bancroft. B. asks for sausage, cayenne pepper, and brandy from home. Mentions daguerreotype of "that little schoolmarm" and the problem of blue eyes. Final request: burn this letter after you read it! "Chain Bridge" refers to a site near Washington, D.C.
Title: Charles F. Bancroft to Clarissa Bancroft
Creator: Bancroft, Charles F., 1835-1862
Date: 1862-01-15
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include drills, a prediction that the fighting will end by June, and inquiries about home. In addition to myriad details regarding weather, food, and correspondence, Bancroft inserts thoughtful questions, e.g.: "Clara do folks in our neighborhood manifest much interest in my being out here? do they seem to care a great deal about it?" He also refers to the lull in fighting--and resulting boredom-- that precedes Lincoln's general order of Jan. 27 for federal armies to advance.
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