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- Solomon G. Heaton to Mother
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Topics include Heaton letting his mother know his health is good, the bad weather, the “vile” women, and the death of Heman Belden.
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- Justus F. Gale to Sister
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Topics include his appreciation for receiving a box from his family, letters he has received from friends, information on his speculation in watches and apples, and his decision not to receive a photograph of his brother, Charlie, who died on August 30, 1862, since Charlie still seems alive to...
Show moreTopics include his appreciation for receiving a box from his family, letters he has received from friends, information on his speculation in watches and apples, and his decision not to receive a photograph of his brother, Charlie, who died on August 30, 1862, since Charlie still seems alive to Justus.
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- Erastus Fairbanks to John Wolcott Phelps
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Topics include the conduct of the 7th Vermont Regiment and the lack of newspaper coverage of the Regiment's positive attributes. The battles in Maryland would include Antietam Creek, one of the bloodiest battles of the war. Fairbanks also mentions a rumor of Phelps's resignation, which had indeed...
Show moreTopics include the conduct of the 7th Vermont Regiment and the lack of newspaper coverage of the Regiment's positive attributes. The battles in Maryland would include Antietam Creek, one of the bloodiest battles of the war. Fairbanks also mentions a rumor of Phelps's resignation, which had indeed occurred in August, 1862. Some thoughts about slavery, government, and the Constitution.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include Wheelock Veazey loving and missing his wife, of reading the book Gypsy’s Prophecy, of sending a receipt for money home to Julia.
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- Joseph Spafford to Mary Jane Spafford
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Topics include resignation of officers and promotions of new officers, pay, visiting the 3rd Vermont, sickness in the Regiment, getting vaccinated for small pox, and rumors of marching orders.
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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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- Solomon G. Heaton to Mother
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Writes of pleasant, comfortable winter quarters with 16 men to a tent and government supplied stoves ; tells of what food is available and what he had to eat while on picket duty ; very basic food for Thanksgiving ; no usual drill schedule due to it being Christmas Day ; mentions Charley and Lucy...
Show moreWrites of pleasant, comfortable winter quarters with 16 men to a tent and government supplied stoves ; tells of what food is available and what he had to eat while on picket duty ; very basic food for Thanksgiving ; no usual drill schedule due to it being Christmas Day ; mentions Charley and Lucy ; again reflects on if he lives to return home.
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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.
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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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Topics include Wheelock G. Veazey’s dismay that some people from home believe the pay soldiers receive should be decreased.
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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 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 a brief description of the Thanksgiving celebrations and a description of a trip to Washington.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include a package that arrived from home, a new General who served in Florida through the Mexican War, and 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 the disappointment about the week passing without an attack and on a personal note Wheelock G. Veazey’s feelings of jealousy concerning his wife.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include the predicted end of secessionism and the anticipation of a “magnificent” battle.
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- Solomon G. Heaton to Father
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A brief letter from Camp Griffin, 3rd Vt. Co. D part of Smith's Division stating cold weather ; not much to do but some picket duty ; requests warm clothing be sent to him ; expecting to be paid soon ; reflects on how the camp glows at night with all the camp fires lighting the area like a city ;...
Show moreA brief letter from Camp Griffin, 3rd Vt. Co. D part of Smith's Division stating cold weather ; not much to do but some picket duty ; requests warm clothing be sent to him ; expecting to be paid soon ; reflects on how the camp glows at night with all the camp fires lighting the area like a city ; the men have been provided uniforms and he wishes to send home photographs of himself in full uniform but asks for postage stamps as he can not get them
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include a few items Wheelock G. Veazey would like his wife Julia to send him and concern that his horse will die.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include the cold nights and the toll it takes and Wheelock G. Veazey’s responsibilities in camp.