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- Roswell Farnham to Laura
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Topics include the expectation of being mustered, having a review and inspection, and receiving their pay.
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- Justus F. Gale to Sister
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Topics include remaining at Camp Holbrook in Vermont for 4 weeks, grateful to hear from home, food not very good, a rumor of getting paid, and the visitors who watch dress parade.
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- Charles F. Bancroft to Clarissa Bancroft
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Topics include drills, a prediction that the fighting will end by June, and inquiries about home. In addition to myriad details regarding weather, food, and correspondence, Bancroft inserts thoughtful questions, e.g.: "Clara do folks in our neighborhood manifest much interest in my being out here...
Show moreTopics include drills, a prediction that the fighting will end by June, and inquiries about home. In addition to myriad details regarding weather, food, and correspondence, Bancroft inserts thoughtful questions, e.g.: "Clara do folks in our neighborhood manifest much interest in my being out here? do they seem to care a great deal about it?" He also refers to the lull in fighting--and resulting boredom-- that precedes Lincoln's general order of Jan. 27 for federal armies to advance.
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- Charles F. Bancroft to Parents
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Topics include items received from home and events surrounding a bottle of brandy that was stolen.
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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 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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- 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 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 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 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 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 cold weather in camp and one of the corporals cutting off his thumb.
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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 a description of a riot Wheelock G. Veazey was in charge of dissipating because of the absence of Colonel Hyde.
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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 description of Fort Monroe, including "the big gun" and other armaments; overnight guard duty; being outside the fortress walls; staying in local hotel; good weather, food; low anxiety. Names: John Stearns, John Prichard, David Johnson; Laura, Ezekiel. Ships: Alabama.