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- A. Jackman to John Wolcott Phelps
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Topics include ensuring that Colonel Phelps' command have books such as "Scott's Tactics".
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- A. [G.] Browne to John Wolcott Phelps
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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...
Show moreTopics 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.
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- Asa P. Blunt
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A pass for Lt. Col. Roswell Farnham, G. G. Benedict, and Mary Farnham to go to Washington signed by Asa P. Blunt, Col. Commanding at Wolf Run Shoals, Va.
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- Asa P. Blunt
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Pass for Roswell Farnham to go to Washington for 48 hours approved by Asa P. Blunt, Colonel Commander of Brigade ; extended 48 hours by Maj. Genl. Heintzelman.
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- Asa P. Blunt
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A pass for Roswell Farnham to go to Washington to return in 48 hours approved by Asa P. Blunt, Colonel Commanding 2nd Brigade Casey's Division.
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- Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
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Topics include Benjamin F. Parmenter's negative opinion of an attack ( the first battle of Bull Run--see letter 3).
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- Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
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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."
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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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- Charles F. Bancroft to Mary Bancroft
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Topics include Charles Bancroft's health, the food that is being cooked in camp, and the capture of Fort Donelson, Tenn. Bancroft wasn't involved in it, but the fall of Ft. Donelson reminds him that his tour of duty, if not the whole war, may be over by year's end. Bancroft sounds more confident...
Show moreTopics include Charles Bancroft's health, the food that is being cooked in camp, and the capture of Fort Donelson, Tenn. Bancroft wasn't involved in it, but the fall of Ft. Donelson reminds him that his tour of duty, if not the whole war, may be over by year's end. Bancroft sounds more confident as a soldier (enjoys picketing) and is certain he could serve another two years if asked.
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- Draft of Official Statement
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Topics include an account of a situation involving Colonel Bulavsky and Major Alden that lead to the recommendation of a “Court of Inquiry” being held.
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- Edward P. Stone to Family
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Regiment several days marching before reaching camp near the Aquia Creek, names various commanders in charge of the corps, newspaper informed him of the death of General Israel Richardson (wounded in Battle of Antietam in Maryland, Sept. 17, 1862, died Nov. 3, 1862)
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- Edward P. Stone to Family
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Topics include visiting ministers, Colonel Tuttle resigning, Col. Barney in command, petition written up endorsing the Administration, Stone feeling better about his usefulness.
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- Edward P. Stone to Family
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Writes of expecting letters from home, names several officers resigning, has a pass to go to Washington with a dead soldier, money, resigning his position as chaplain but wishes to work on some historical records of the regiment first, is well but is suffering from diarrhea.
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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.