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- Bird's-Eye View of Fortress Monroe Virginia
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MAP
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- Unidentified Map
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Map that shows major landmarks such as Fortress Monroe, Hampton, and Camp Butler on the James River; and sites having to do with the Battle of Big Bethel, e.g. Big & Little Bethel (meeting houses), "Battlefield," and "Collision between U.S. forces," just south of Little Bethel.
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- To the citizens of Vermont
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- 1861
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- State of Vermont by his excellency the governor
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- 1861
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- Joseph L. Perkins to Brother
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Topics include a discussion of Liberty and the Constitution and one of women's equality with men.
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- S. P. Heintzleman to ?
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Topics include orders prohibiting anyone from entering the premises or grounds of G. Mason.
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- Joseph Legar to John Wolcott Phelps
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Topics include trying to save Isaac Jones' property.
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- Orlando S. Turner to Joseph and Louisa A. Turner
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Turner writes from Washington, D.C. to his parents of 80,000 Union men, of being given a "splendid flag" and of sending them $10.
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- Roswell Farnham to [Mary Farnham]
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Writes from Camp Butler, Fort Monroe, Va. of camp life including flea bites, of family matters, his sister Laura's earache, wife Mary's health, gives a detailed description of the soldiers experience going out at night with five other companies (Northfield of his regiment and four companies of...
Show moreWrites from Camp Butler, Fort Monroe, Va. of camp life including flea bites, of family matters, his sister Laura's earache, wife Mary's health, gives a detailed description of the soldiers experience going out at night with five other companies (Northfield of his regiment and four companies of the Scott Life Guard of New York 4th) under the command of Lt. Col. McGregor.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include a change of plans to leave for Baltimore on Wednesday instead of Tuesday.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include orders to march to Baltimore under General Banks on Tuesday.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include a description of a riot Wheelock G. Veazey was in charge of dissipating because of the absence of Colonel Hyde.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include a description of the journey to Washington and the set up of the campsite with the 6th Maine Regiment.
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- Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
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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.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include the cold weather in camp and one of the corporals cutting off his thumb.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include the sacrifice made by all the soldiers, the Vermont 2nd Regiment at Bull Run, and the fight but up by the Zouaves and the New York 69th Regiment.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include Wheelock G. Veazey being in command of the Regiment for about a week, scouting Virginia, and General Smith making recommendations for Lt. Col. Hyde to be promoted to Col. and Wheelock G. Veazey to be promoted to Lt. Col.
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- Charles Dillingham to William Wirt Henry
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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.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include the promotion of Lt. Col. Hyde to Col., Wheelock G. Veazey to Lt. Col., and Seaver to Major.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include Butler’s victory and an overview of all the promotions in the Regiment.