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- Edwin H. Stoughton to Roswell Farnham
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A brief communication from Brig. Gen. Stoughton to Farnham informing Farnham to withdraw the five (5) Companies and report to his Regiment at once.
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- F. V. Randall
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Topics include a pass for Roswell Farnham to go to Alexandria and return in 48 hours.
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- Fort Ethan Allen Artillery Range (Underhill)
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Portrait of elderly men in suits, two of whom are holding shovels, in front of a platform with folding chairs and an excavating machine. A ground-breaking ceremony possibly. Photo #3.
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- Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester
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Military officer mounted on a horse.
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- Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester
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Portrait of twelve military officers on the steps of a building at Fort Ethan Allen. Some are carrying crops, all appear to be wearing jodhpurs, indicating that they are cavalry.
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- Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester
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Two military officers drive a service or supply wagon belonging to the 7th Field Artillery Battery pulled by two mules on the grounds of Fort Ethan Allen.
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- Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester
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Military men seated outdoors around a table laid with dishes of food and coffee pot.
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- Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester
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Portrait of fifteen military officers, seven seated in front, eight standing behind, outdoors next to a brick building at Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester. Some are carrying crops indicating they are cavalry.
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- Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester
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Portrait of military officers taken at Fort Ethan Allen. Some are carrying crops indicating some of them are cavalry.
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- Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester
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Portrait of four mounted military men and two military men with a display of award winning ribbons and trophies between them.
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- Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester
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Portrait of sixteen military officers standing on the steps of a building at Fort Ethan Allen. They wear jodhpurs and some carry crops indicating they are cavalry.
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- George J. Stannard to William Wirt Henry
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Topics include inquiring after William Henry's health, the sickness in the regiment, and a brief description of drills and picket duty and makes mention of not being promoted, states Capt Dillingham to be promoted.
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- George W. Quimby to Emeline B. Masta
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Topics include the anticipation of marching to Alexandria in just over a week’s time, the resignation of Captain Tucker, and the promotion of George W. Quimby to captaincy. Mentions the slow moving Grand Army of the Potomac and the feeling that it may never see any fighting.
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- George W. Quimby to Emeline B. Masta
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Topics include descriptions of George W. Quimby’s superior officers, plus an incident that led to the arrest of a commanding officer, who was later exonerated.
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- George W. Quimby to Emeline B. Masta
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Topics include the hardships George W. Quimby is enduring, a brief account of fighting on the 6th of May (Battle of Williamsburg, Va.). Quimby describes "the horrid scenes of war": dead and dying soldiers in the aftermath of battle. Mentions generals Smith, Hancock, Sumner, Hooker, and Magruder.
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- George W. Quimby to Parents
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Topics include rumors of an upcoming march and the suspension of General McClellan. (Major Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside would assume command of the Army of the Potomac.) Quimby still hoping to receive a warm coat from home.
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- George W. Quimby to Tucker
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Topics include the location of the company and a brief account of the battle of Lee's Mill. Also a comment about one legislator "Morrels" (Justin Morrill?) stating that Gen. William Smith was drunk. A summary of promotions.
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- Henry A. Smith to Family
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Topics include the journey from Williamsport to Snickers Ferry on the Shenandoah River, mentions by name men missing from the Company, mentions horses in battle, of his horse having had very little to eat, the rumor that General Pope is going to take control of the army, Gen. Fremont resigning,...
Show moreTopics include the journey from Williamsport to Snickers Ferry on the Shenandoah River, mentions by name men missing from the Company, mentions horses in battle, of his horse having had very little to eat, the rumor that General Pope is going to take control of the army, Gen. Fremont resigning, Gen. Banks to be Assistant Sec. of War, and the Quarter Master Old Jones & Lieutenant Grover's waiter being taken prisoners.
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- Henry A. Smith to Family
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From Culpeper Court House (Virginia) topics include a list of regiments in the area including the 1st Vt, the hope that Captain Rundlett submits his resignation, the resignation of Colonel Kellogg, the acquiring of double barrel shotguns taken from the citizens, brief reference to Gen. McClellan...
Show moreFrom Culpeper Court House (Virginia) topics include a list of regiments in the area including the 1st Vt, the hope that Captain Rundlett submits his resignation, the resignation of Colonel Kellogg, the acquiring of double barrel shotguns taken from the citizens, brief reference to Gen. McClellan and Gen. John Pope and the prediction that the war will not last much longer.
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- Henry A. Smith to Family
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From Snickers Ferry on the Shenandoah River topics include news from Richmond, rumor that Stonewall Jackson was killed, having enough to eat including local peaches & cherries found in Virginia, horses well fed, men on picket duty, newspaper report that General McClellan taken prisoner along with...
Show moreFrom Snickers Ferry on the Shenandoah River topics include news from Richmond, rumor that Stonewall Jackson was killed, having enough to eat including local peaches & cherries found in Virginia, horses well fed, men on picket duty, newspaper report that General McClellan taken prisoner along with 40,000 of his men, and Henry Smith's homesickness.
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