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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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From headquarters 5th Vt Vols, Smith's Division topics include the sickness of the field officers of the 5th Vermont Regiment and the temporary promotion of Wheelock Veazey to head the regiment until the others return to health.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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From Harrison's Landing to Julia still in Boston topics include the improved health of Wheelock Veazey, Major Seaver’s resignation denied, wishing to be home, the possibility of the war ending in the autumn if more troops are raised but fears it will not be enough or soon enough and of having...
Show moreFrom Harrison's Landing to Julia still in Boston topics include the improved health of Wheelock Veazey, Major Seaver’s resignation denied, wishing to be home, the possibility of the war ending in the autumn if more troops are raised but fears it will not be enough or soon enough and of having been sent some two dozen bottles of whiskey but does not know who sent them.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include Wheelock G. Veazey telling his wife Julia A. Veazey how much he loves and misses her.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include Wheelock G. Veazey’s fever and headache.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Wheelock Veazey writes from Camp Griffin, Virginia about missing his wife and sending her his love.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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A brief letter stating the men moving in the morning to the Rail Road Station, measles in the regiment, expressing deep love for his wife & missing her and home.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include the warm weather, Chester’s resignation, opinions of the critics at home and Wheelock’s plan to go back to school after leaving the army.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Writing from camp near Harrison's Landing Veazey expresses his opinions about the high cost of fruit and vegetables, government controlled transportation and difficulty of getting around, the poor health of Veazey’s father-in-law, and his poor impression of President Lincoln of being an "Old...
Show moreWriting from camp near Harrison's Landing Veazey expresses his opinions about the high cost of fruit and vegetables, government controlled transportation and difficulty of getting around, the poor health of Veazey’s father-in-law, and his poor impression of President Lincoln of being an "Old Betty." On the bright side, his camp and men are clean and doing well.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include Wheelock G. Veazey telling his wife Julia A. Veazey how much he loves and misses her.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Writing from camp near Cold Harbor, Virginia topics include the one year anniversary of the Veazey’s marriage to Julia, the defeat of the rebels on numerous fronts, his opinion and description of the horrors of war, fighting with the 5th Vermont Regiment, reference to General Porter, General...
Show moreWriting from camp near Cold Harbor, Virginia topics include the one year anniversary of the Veazey’s marriage to Julia, the defeat of the rebels on numerous fronts, his opinion and description of the horrors of war, fighting with the 5th Vermont Regiment, reference to General Porter, General McClellan.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Veazey writes of his recent time spent with Julia, his wife, how the muddy conditions at camp would be enough to discourage men from enlisting, troubles with his "nig" servant that Veazey "sent him adrift", and his love for Julia.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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A brief letter writes of picket duty, the weather, and maybe taking a leave of absence.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include a reference to the Battle of Seven Pines (May 31, June 1, 1862 Fair Oaks), battle casualties, praise for the New England regiments, his opinions of how the Southerners view the Yankees, his desire for the war to be over, his feelings that some abolitionists wish for slavery's end...
Show moreTopics include a reference to the Battle of Seven Pines (May 31, June 1, 1862 Fair Oaks), battle casualties, praise for the New England regiments, his opinions of how the Southerners view the Yankees, his desire for the war to be over, his feelings that some abolitionists wish for slavery's end over union of the nation.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include a favorable description of Columbia College Hospital in Washington, D.C. and its surgeons, his praise of General McClellan and his command, and the sickness of Colonel Hyde.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include military matters (court martial, foraging, picket duty) and disgust with the Congress, administration, government and fears the nation's downfall.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include Wheelock G. Veazey taking the role of Field Officer of the Day, an exchange of fire, and the appointment as Court Marshall.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Still at Harrison's Landing and writing to Julia now in Boston topics include improved health of the men, the resignation of Major Seaver and Major Proctor, and Wheelock Veazey saying when he leaves the army he will not yet be fit for business, laments that if he does not get a regiment he will...
Show moreStill at Harrison's Landing and writing to Julia now in Boston topics include improved health of the men, the resignation of Major Seaver and Major Proctor, and Wheelock Veazey saying when he leaves the army he will not yet be fit for business, laments that if he does not get a regiment he will resign from service, is distraught about the politicians, corruption of the army, and gives a brief mention of women with the army.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Writing from Heigera Hotel at Fortress Monroe topics include marching to the fort, his feelings of how the Peninsular Campaign has been for naught, only for the loss of so many lives, storm postponing the division from moving, the resignation of Captain Atherton and reminding Julia of not to...
Show moreWriting from Heigera Hotel at Fortress Monroe topics include marching to the fort, his feelings of how the Peninsular Campaign has been for naught, only for the loss of so many lives, storm postponing the division from moving, the resignation of Captain Atherton and reminding Julia of not to engage in flirtatious behavior.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include the frequent moving of the troops, his recent move to Camp Vermont in Virginia, the good health of many of the men in the regiment, and love for Wheelock Veazey’s wife.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Wheelock Veazey writes to Julia visiting in Boston, writes of his hove for her and of missing her, the desire for a new regiment and suspecting nepotism by the Governor, the return of Captain Atherton who still suffers from his wound, and a fight with the rebels.