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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Has received a photograph of Julia, his wife, in her furs, he inquires about her growing size due to her pregnancy, hearing good things about the city of Rutland, Vt, the expectation of moving there after the war and set up an office with a partner named Proctor, and the move of the regiment to...
Show moreHas received a photograph of Julia, his wife, in her furs, he inquires about her growing size due to her pregnancy, hearing good things about the city of Rutland, Vt, the expectation of moving there after the war and set up an office with a partner named Proctor, and the move of the regiment to Union Mills.
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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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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 worrying about his pregnant wife.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include Wheelock being given a Rebel puppy named Jeff, wants to keep him and bring him home, mentions looking thin in his standing photographs, prefers the sitting ones, expecting photos of his wife, Julia, in her new cloak, the return of one of the men that was taken prisoner with Gen....
Show moreTopics include Wheelock being given a Rebel puppy named Jeff, wants to keep him and bring him home, mentions looking thin in his standing photographs, prefers the sitting ones, expecting photos of his wife, Julia, in her new cloak, the return of one of the men that was taken prisoner with Gen. Stoughton, Richmond reported to be in "dismal" condition with financial problems, baby may be due in June, how when Wheelock returns home they will be a family of three.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include the good health of Wheelock Veazey, his wish that his wife would conduct herself in a more befitting manner toward certain gentlemen friends, a brief reference to other wives' less than desired behavior, a mention of the baby coming, and his regiment is out on picket.
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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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Veazey writes of his love for his wife Julia, refers to her being away from home on a visit, anxiety about her friends while away and wonders if Mrs. A. (i.e. Mrs. Atherton) is having an influence on her behavior.
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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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Writing from camp at East Capitol Hill in D.C. topics include the journey to Washington D.C. and the pregnancy of Wheelock Veazey’s wife.
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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’s health and the health of other men in camp, wives in camp seem to enjoy being there, may be referring to Mrs. Blunt being pregnant as he thinks she must hurry home before she is to be "confined", a description of his comfortable two tent living conditions, has a boy...
Show moreTopics include Wheelock’s health and the health of other men in camp, wives in camp seem to enjoy being there, may be referring to Mrs. Blunt being pregnant as he thinks she must hurry home before she is to be "confined", a description of his comfortable two tent living conditions, has a boy attendant even better than Jason, and how much he misses his wife.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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From Camp Vermont, Virginia topics include the possibility of the rebels attacking the camp and thus may not go to Harpers Ferry, predictions on the sex of the baby, and the death of General Stoughton’s loved one.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Veazey writes from Camp Griffin, Virginia about his health, his wife's health and of others, laments action needed or the Confederacy will be recognized, wants to be in at least one good fight, and writes about Morgan horse (Lute).
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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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Writes about sorting out finances, much about the baby they are expecting, his feelings about Julia's behavior regarding the baby, insight into his mind regarding this pregnancy & any future ones, Henry's wife coming for a visit, Veazey sending money to Julia.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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A love letter to his wife, Julia, telling her that he loves and misses her; mentions her need to be "confined" as her due date approaches, also his assistant is now Henry (Marsh?) & that Jason is now a Lt.