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- Henry Harrison Wilder to ?
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Topics include Wilder's uncertainties regarding if he shall ever see his family again and if the regiment is going to advance, as well as sending items home.
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- Newport express, extra, Newport, April 3, 1865
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- 1865
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- Moses W. Sawyer to William Wirt Henry
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Receipts for the purchase of two horses.
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- John Lester Barstow to Father
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Topics include the fleeing of Rebels to Texas, the destruction and loss of property near New Orleans, and Barstow’s belief that the war must not end until the Union is restored.
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- John Lester Barstow to Laura
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General Banks supersedes General Butler, the capture of one of the rebel officers, and the dishonorable discharge of Lieutenant Day.
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- Solomon G. Heaton to ?
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Heaton writes that he is sending money home ($20), and that he needs $1 in postage stamps sent to him (the rest can go toward Lucy's board at school during the winter). His camp site, Belle Plains, Va., lies just east of Fredericksburg, the site of a major battle (Dec. 11-15, 1862) that began a...
Show moreHeaton writes that he is sending money home ($20), and that he needs $1 in postage stamps sent to him (the rest can go toward Lucy's board at school during the winter). His camp site, Belle Plains, Va., lies just east of Fredericksburg, the site of a major battle (Dec. 11-15, 1862) that began a day after Heaton wrote this note; hence, the need to be ready with sixty rounds of "catridges."
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- Henry A. Smith to Mother
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Two letters one dated Dec 5th and one 6th. Topics include the snowy weather, Henry Smith's good health, and the difficult times the men who were drafted will face.
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- George W. Quimby to Emeline B. Masta
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Topics include George W. Quimby giving advice to his sister on whether or not to sell her house and the location of the regiment. Also, some grumblings about "that imbecile cabinet in Washington" and the post-McClellan command.
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- Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]
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Topics include arranging for Mary Farnham and Colonel Blunt’s wife to travel to camp to visit and what they should bring.
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- George W. Quimby to Parents
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Topics include rumors of an upcoming march and the suspension of General McClellan. (Major Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside would assume command of the Army of the Potomac.) Quimby still hoping to receive a warm coat from home.
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- Henry A. Smith to Family
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Two letters dated Nov 6 and Nov 11.Topics include a skirmish at Thoroughfare Gap, Henry Smith out riding the rebels thus avoiding almost being captured, a number of Union soldiers captured, lots of honey and fowl to eat and the burning of Haymarket.
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- Roswell Farnham to [Mary Farnham]
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Topics include the continued improvement of Roswell Farnham’s foot injury and orders to march the next day.
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- George W. Quimby to Mother
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Topics include the improvement of George W. Quimby’s health, the cold nights, and a request for his father to send him an overcoat.
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- Roswell Farnham to [Mary Farnham]
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Topics include the improvement of Roswell Farnham’s foot injury, the cold weather at camp, and the number of regiments joining the camp.
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- Roswell Farnham to [Mary Farnham]
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Topics include Roswell Farnham’s foot injury.
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- Roswell Farnham to [Mary Farnham]
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Topics include Roswell Farnham having a difficult time controlling his horse and an injury sustained as a result.
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- Roswell Farnham to [Mary Farnham]
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Topics include performing several hours of battalion drills and reviews, rumors that the regiment will remain in Washington through the winter, and inquiries about the people at home.
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- Roswell Farnham to Laura
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Topics include the accommodations in camp, Roswell Farnham’s health, and Roswell Farnham teaching the commissioned officers of the right wing.
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- Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]
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Topics include buying necessities for camp, the movement of the regiments around them, and the anticipation of several hours of battalion drills.