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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Writing from Headquarters Smith's Division, Camp on Custis estate topics include Veazey missing his wife and a description of the camp that includes the presence of 50,000 men and lots of music.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Writing from in the field topics include a detailed description of the fighting and victory near Williamsburg, Virginia, reference to Hookers Division, Fort Magruder, General Smith, General Hancock, the men that were injured or lost in the battle, public buildings being used as hospitals and...
Show moreWriting from in the field topics include a detailed description of the fighting and victory near Williamsburg, Virginia, reference to Hookers Division, Fort Magruder, General Smith, General Hancock, the men that were injured or lost in the battle, public buildings being used as hospitals and Confederate General Ripley killed in action.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include a brief love letter, continuous firing from the rebels, men being pressed into service for the Confederate army (reference to the Irish), reference to the Merrimack, Rebel rifle pits, and the number of men who were killed or injured in the skirmishes.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Writing from Camp Union Mills, Va. topics include a description of the fast day with sports being played, a prediction that the next campaign will end the war, and a description of the rebel army.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Writing in the field topics include moving from Yorktown to James River, the rebels withdrawing from Youngs Mills, and a description of General Smith.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include movement of the Army to Clouds Mills in a rainstorm, impossibility of getting to the enemy via land, presence of fortifications at Manassas, observations about McClellan, and reminiscences of good times spent with his wife.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include movements of the Regiment, his duties as Provost Marshall and his opinions of General Smith and General Fremont.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include love of his wife, memories of time spent with her and mention of a contraband bringing important information to camp.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include new duties as Provost Marshall, reference to several officers, his opinion of the fighting is for an idea as the Southern land, climate and people are not worth much, longs to be at home.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include Veazey’s promotion to Provost Marshall, what his duties are, campaign strategy and reference to General Porter, Centreville and campaign in the south west.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Veazey writes of his deep love and passion for Julia, reassures her he never distrusted her regarding her behavior, his minor health problems and expresses sympathy for a newly married comrade possibly wounded or very ill.
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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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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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Writing from Camp Griffin, Va. topics include admiring and comments on wife’s photograph, officers quarreling and difficulties with General Brooks.
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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 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 inquiring after his wife’s devotion to him.
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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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Topics include the moving of tents into the woods around Christmas and the prediction that England will not become involved in the war.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include Captain Atherton recruiting for the 4th Vermont Regiment and General Phelps making a “fool” out of himself.