Vermonters in the Civil War
Collection Overview
Vermont soldiers in the Civil War wrote an enormous quantity of letters and diaries, of which many thousands have survived in libraries, historical societies, and in private hands. This collection represents a selection of letters and diaries from...
Show moreVermont soldiers in the Civil War wrote an enormous quantity of letters and diaries, of which many thousands have survived in libraries, historical societies, and in private hands. This collection represents a selection of letters and diaries from the University of Vermont and the Vermont Historical Society.
The collection includes materials dating from 1861-1865. Materials were selected for digitization to provide a variety of perspectives on events and issues. The voices represented in the collection include private soldiers and officers, as well as a few civilians. All of the extant Civil War-era letters or diaries of each of the selected individuals (at least, all that are to be found in the participating institutions’ collections) are included; each adds a certain experience and point of view to the whole.
Officers in the photo above are (from left to right): Lieutenant Colonel Charles B. Stoughton, Colonel Edwin H. Stoughton, Major Harry N. Worthen. All are from the Fourth Vermont Infantry Regiment.
Show less
Sub-collections
- Daniel S. White Correspondence
- Edward P. Stone Correspondence
- George W. Quimby Correspondence
- Henry A. Smith Correspondence
- Henry Harrison Wilder Correspondence
- Horace Barlow Diary
- John Lester Barstow Correspondence
- John W. Campbell Correspondence
- John Wolcott Phelps Correspondence
- Joseph Chase Rutherford Correspondence
- Joseph L. Perkins Correspondence
- Joseph Spafford Correspondence
- Justus F. Gale Correspondence
- Lyman S. Williams Correspondence
- Orlando S. Turner Correspondence
- Ransom W. Towle Correspondence
- Roswell Farnham Correspondence
- Solomon G. Heaton Correspondence
- Valentine G. Barney Correspondence
- Wheelock Graves Veazey Correspondence
- William C. Holbrook Correspondence
- William Wirt Henry Correspondence
Lesson Plans
(81 - 100 of 118)
Pages
- Title
- W. C. Holbrook to John Wolcott Phelps
- Description
-
Topics include investigation of the 7th Vermont Regiment's role in the Battle of Baton Rouge, and the suggestion to bring charges against General Butler. The writer, Col. Holbrook, apologizes for not representing the regiment as well as he could have, were he more experienced in the Courts of...
Show moreTopics include investigation of the 7th Vermont Regiment's role in the Battle of Baton Rouge, and the suggestion to bring charges against General Butler. The writer, Col. Holbrook, apologizes for not representing the regiment as well as he could have, were he more experienced in the Courts of Inquiry. Holbrook mentions "a good deal of marching and counter marching" in the Baton Rouge area.
Show less
- Title
- Wheelock G. Veazey to Albin Beard
- Description
-
Topics include the cleanliness of the camp and the arrival of Wheelock G. Veazey’s horse.
- Title
- Wheelock G. Veazey to Albin Beard, Albin Beard to Wheelock G. Veazey
- Description
-
Topics include the assignment of Wheelock G. Veazey’s regiment to the post of honor within their division of the army.
- Title
- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
- Description
-
Topics include Wheelock G. Veazey telling his wife Julia A. Veazey how much he loves and misses her.
- Title
- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
- Description
-
Topics include the predicted end of secessionism and the anticipation of a “magnificent” battle.
- Title
- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
- Description
-
Topics include the warm weather, Chester’s resignation, opinions of the critics at home and Wheelock’s plan to go back to school after leaving the army.
- Title
- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
- Description
-
Writing from camp near Harrison's Landing Veazey expresses his opinions about the high cost of fruit and vegetables, government controlled transportation and difficulty of getting around, the poor health of Veazey’s father-in-law, and his poor impression of President Lincoln of being an "Old...
Show moreWriting from camp near Harrison's Landing Veazey expresses his opinions about the high cost of fruit and vegetables, government controlled transportation and difficulty of getting around, the poor health of Veazey’s father-in-law, and his poor impression of President Lincoln of being an "Old Betty." On the bright side, his camp and men are clean and doing well.
Show less
- Title
- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
- Description
-
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.
- Title
- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
- Description
-
Topics include a description of a riot Wheelock G. Veazey was in charge of dissipating because of the absence of Colonel Hyde.
- Title
- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
- Description
-
Topics include Captain Atherton recruiting for the 4th Vermont Regiment and General Phelps making a “fool” out of himself.
- Title
- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
- Description
-
Topics include Wheelock G. Veazey’s dismay that some people from home believe the pay soldiers receive should be decreased.
- Title
- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
- Description
-
Topics include military matters (court martial, foraging, picket duty) and disgust with the Congress, administration, government and fears the nation's downfall.
- Title
- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
- Description
-
Still at Harrison's Landing and writing to Julia now in Boston topics include improved health of the men, the resignation of Major Seaver and Major Proctor, and Wheelock Veazey saying when he leaves the army he will not yet be fit for business, laments that if he does not get a regiment he will...
Show moreStill at Harrison's Landing and writing to Julia now in Boston topics include improved health of the men, the resignation of Major Seaver and Major Proctor, and Wheelock Veazey saying when he leaves the army he will not yet be fit for business, laments that if he does not get a regiment he will resign from service, is distraught about the politicians, corruption of the army, and gives a brief mention of women with the army.
Show less
- Title
- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
- Description
-
Topics include Butler’s victory and an overview of all the promotions in the Regiment.
- Title
- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
- Description
-
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.
- Title
- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
- Description
-
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.
- Title
- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
- Description
-
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.
- Title
- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
- Description
-
Topics include Wheelock G. Veazey telling his wife Julia A. Veazey how much he loves and misses her.
- Title
- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
- Description
-
Topics include a brief description of the Thanksgiving celebrations and a description of a trip to Washington.
- Title
- Wheelock G. Veazey to Julia A. Veazey
- Description
-
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.