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- Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]
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Farnham relates the impression the 1st Regiment made on citizens of Troy, NY and finally New Yorkers, both in public and in the press. Apparently, it was "the biggest and toughest looking regiment" seen in New York. Concludes letter with a few domestic concerns. Mentions daughter Laura's letter ...
Show moreFarnham relates the impression the 1st Regiment made on citizens of Troy, NY and finally New Yorkers, both in public and in the press. Apparently, it was "the biggest and toughest looking regiment" seen in New York. Concludes letter with a few domestic concerns. Mentions daughter Laura's letter "in the Times" (probably Burlington Times).
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- Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]
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Topics include the movement from Hampton to Newport News, Virginia, the beginning of the first entrenchment at Camp Butler, some details about camp dentistry, and the appointment of John Wolcott Phelps as Brigadier General. Mentions Vt. military units: Northfield Co., Bradford Guards, Vt....
Show moreTopics include the movement from Hampton to Newport News, Virginia, the beginning of the first entrenchment at Camp Butler, some details about camp dentistry, and the appointment of John Wolcott Phelps as Brigadier General. Mentions Vt. military units: Northfield Co., Bradford Guards, Vt. Regiment ; a Virginia unit: Old Dominion Dragoons (ODD) ; ships: Catalina, Monticello ; and a newspaper (Vt.?): "the Telegraph."
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- Roswell Farnham to [Mary Farnham]
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Topics include the duties of Provost Marshall, including the reception of runaway slaves. Mentions alerts for battle and false alarms; and illness within the regiment.
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- Roswell Farnham to [Mary Farnham]
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Topics include monotony of camp life, the warm weather, and rumors around camp that an attack is imminent. Farnham assures wife that rebels would need a large army to attack them so close to Fort Monroe.
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- Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney
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Writes of his uncertainty of when he will head home, of the men being anxious to be out of the army and away from camp life, a visit from Sect. Cameron, of the family
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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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- Solomon G. Heaton to Family
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An account of the journey from Camp Baxter to Camp Lyon near Washington, D. C. with people along the way cheering and giving an enthusiastic reception to the soldiers ; food provided ; blessings of God speed given ; mentions Major General McClellan in command ; high morale
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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 plans to capture a company in Virginia, the danger the Capitol is in according to General Smith, and the preventative steps being taken to protect it.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include the safe return of the company from an expedition.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include Wheelock G. Veazey’s position as field officer of the day, the lack of sleep the soldiers are experiencing, and the ease with which the Rebels could attack the Regiment.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Albin Beard
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Topics include the cleanliness of the camp and the arrival of Wheelock G. Veazey’s horse.
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- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
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Topics include the toll the war is taking on the wives, mothers, and sisters of soldiers, the lack of awareness by Northerners, and a discussion of Gen. McClellan.
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- Henry L. Terry to John W. Campbell
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Topics include encamping at Lee's Mill, twelve miles from Washington, close to the Rebels.
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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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- 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 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 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 Wheelock G. Veazey telling his wife Julia A. Veazey how much he loves and misses her.