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Vermont Civil War Enterprises has been reprinting most of the Vermont Regimental histories; if a reader doesn't need, or can't afford an original, these reprints are great! Please see listing at http://vermontcivilwar.org/vtcwe.htm

Also, histories of the 1st Cavalry, 2nd Infantry and 3rd Infantry are in the final stages of publication by several folks. Will advise when they become available. (thanks to Tom Ledoux ledoux@home.com & also webmaster for Vermont in the Civil War Website for furnishing me with this info.)

"Men of Color, To Arms!" Vermont African Americans in the Civil War." by James Fuller. "The Green Mountain State sent slightly more than 10 percent of its population to fight in the Civil War, but Vermont African Americans enlisted at a rate of over 21 percent (152 out of a population of 709 according to the 1860 census)! But no one has adequately documented these contributions, until now. "Men of Color, To Arms!" details Vermont's unique relationship with African Americans, from its 1771 constitution outlawing slavery to its rabid support of the Abolitionist movement. It also explains the difficulties facing African Americans in general, in the early days of the war when they tried to enlist and serve, but were denied the privilege, and finally, the prejudices, lack of pay and uniforms and other difficulties they faced once they were allowed to join. Among other units, Vermont African Americans served in the 10th, 31st, 41st, 43rd, 45th U.S. Colored Infantry, and the 54th and 55th Massachusetts Infantry (Colored). After brief regimental histories of each of these, Jim details the service of each man and often details of their pre and post-war lives. His Appendices include a complete roster, including regiment, company, rank and town, and known burial places for these Vermont veterans. The highlight of this study, in this reviewer's humble opinion, are two letters written by Louden S. Langley, of Rutland, who served as a Private in the 54th Massachusetts and later as Sergeant-Major of the 33rd U.S. Colored Infantry. Eloquent and obviously well educated, Langley is troubled by the treatment of African Americans in the service; nevertheless he provides a balanced report of the activities of his regiment in battle and provides ample evidence that African Americans had 'the right stuff,' to be and call themselves American soldiers. Jim Fuller has produced a definitive work, well written and carefully researched. It should be required reading in every high school in the state that proudly claims to be the first to outlaw slavery. The contributions of these men should not be forgotten. Jim's work has made sure they won't be." Reviewed by Tom Ledoux. Thanks Tom, for submitting this information for use on my website. To order this book now, click here.

"Vermont Riflemen in the War," by William Ripley. Originally published in 1883, this book may prove hard to locate.

"Revised Roster of Vermont Volunteers and Lists of Vermonters Who Served in the Army and Navy of the United States During the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1866," compiled by Theodore S. Peck. Originally published in 1892 by the Watchman Publishing Company, Montpelier, Vermont, this book may be hard to locate. 863 page reprint, costs $ 87.50.

"Vermont in the Civil War: A History of the Part Taken by the Vermont Soldiers and Sailors in the War for the Union, 1861-1865," by George Grenville Benedict, 2 volume set, originally published in 1886, by the Free Press Association, Burlington, Vermont. With photos, and index, an original set costs $ 225.00. 1,428 2 volume set reprint, costs $ 90.00.

"Vermont in the Great Rebellion," by Major Otis F. R. Waite. "Originally published in 1869, this book was the first attempt to write a history of vermont's deeds during the war. It consists of Historical Biographical sketches. The information is very different from G. G. Benedict's." (thanks to Tom Ledoux ledoux@home.com & also webmaster for Vermont in the Civil War Website for furnishing me with this info.)

"Life In Camp," by J. C. Williams, Corporal, Co. B, 14th Vermont Regiment. Originally published in 1864, this book is a "history of the nine months' service of the Fourteenth Vermont Regiment, from October 21, 1862, when it was mustered into the U.S. Service, to July 21, 1863, including the Battle of Gettysburg. 1864. (thanks to Tom Ledoux ledoux@home.com & also webmaster for Vermont in the Civil War Website for furnishing me with this info.)

"Full Duty: Vermonters in the Civil War", by Howard Coffin. The author grew up in Woodstock, Vermont, where he worked as a reporter for the Rutland Herald and as a correspondent for The Christian Science Monitor. He served in public information positions at Dartmouth College and the University of Vermont. He also was the Press Secretary for U.S. Senator James Jeffords. Serving in the 2nd Armored Division during the Vietnam War, he is an active member of the Association for the Preservation of Civil War Sites and the National Civil War Sites Advisory Commission. Published by The Countryman Press, Inc., Woodstock, Vermont, 1993, in 372 pages this book relates the story of Vermont's involvement in the war from the initial call to arms to the return of the troops after the end of hostilities. Includes info on all Vermont regiments and the engagements they were in. (Thanks to John Arsenault, Sr. jea@vermontel.com for sending me this information).

1st Vermont, "Put the Vermonters Ahead," by George W. Parsons, the story of the 1st Vermont Brigade, recounts the history of this brigade which served throughout the Civil War and suffered the greatest loss of life, though never driven from the field, of any Union brigade, 236 pages, cost of $ 25.00, from White Mane Publishing, P.O. Box 152, Shippensburg, PA, 17257. "By the end of the Civil War, the First Vermont Brigade had established a reputation as one of the finer units in the Army of the Potomac. It fought bravely and well, covering the retreat to the James River in 1862 (7 Days Battles), and was in the thick of the fighting at Salem Church, the Wilderness and Spotsylvania, helped Sheridan conquer the Shenandoah Valley, and witnessed Lee's surrender at Appomattox. Given its extensive and distinguished service, a study of the Vermont Brigade that combines a readable and well-researched narrative of events, with careful analysis of the organizational, operational , political, and social factors, that shaped the brigade's experience serving the Union cause, would be a welcome addition to the Civil War literature indeed. Unfortunately, "Put the Vermonters Ahead" is a flawed and ultimately disappointing work that falls short of realizing its full potential. On the positive side, there is a good story here. Readers looking primarily for battles and campaign accounts, if willing to brush aside some confusing passages and other problems, will find this a worthwhile book. The book's overall value is seriously diminished by the author's failure to discuss the social and institutional dynamics that shaped the unit's experience in battle, camp, and on the march. Discussion of the men in the ranks primarily consists of short anecdotes, with little incorporation or serious analysis of observations made by Bell Wiley, Reid Mitchell, Gerald Linderman, and others in their studies of Civil War armies and the common soldier. Considering the author "has researched the accomplishments of the 1st Vermont for over 20 years," it is also curious that he was unable to find any unpublished primary source material suitable for use. Instead, the sources cited in the endnotes consist primarily of George Benedict's Vermont in the Civil War, a work published in the postwar period when works of its type were distinguished by a notably uncritical attitude towards their subjects), an adjutant general's report, and various general reference works and secondary sources. Too often factual statements (not to mention several misstatements) are made and judgements rendered without any clue as to the source upon which they are based. To expect "Put the Vermonters Ahead" to match the quality of James I. Robertson's classic work on the Stonewall Brigade would be too much to ask of almost any writer. Suntil, it is disappointing to see the officers and men of the Vermont Brigade fail to receive the comprehensive treatment their stories deserve, and readers deprived of what could have been a much more significant contribution to Civil War literature." (reviewed by Ethan S. Rafuse for the Civil War News).

1st Vermont Cavalry, "History of the First Vermont Cavalry Volunteers in the War of the Rebellion," by Horace Knight Ide, edited by Elliott Hoffman. Ide first enlisted as a Coporal in 1861 and rose as Commander of Company D at Lee's surrender, having been in prison at Belle Isle and Libby Prisons. 398 pages, published by Butternut and Blue, this book costs around $ 40.00.

1st Vermont Cavalry, "History of the First Vermont Cavalry Volunteers in the War of the Rebellion," by Hoffman, Elliot."This is the unpublished memoir and regimental history of Horace Knight Ide of the 1st Vermont Cavalry. Upon the breaking out of the Civil War in 1861, Ide enlisted as a corporal in Co. F on September 14, 1861. He served throughout Banks' Shenandoah Valley Campaign and the beginning of Pope's campaign until he was captured with another scout near Gordonsville on July 16, 1862. Ide was briefly incarcerated at Libby and Belle Isle prisons until he was paroled on September 12th. After being exchanged in December, Ide was promoted to sergeant. He continued to serve with the unit throughout the Gettysburg and Rappahannock campaigns until he was wounded at Buckland on October 19, 1863. While he entailed a lengthy stay in hospitals in Washington and Vermont, Ide reenlisted for an additional 3-year term. Returning to the unit, by May 1864, Ide was promoted to first sergeant, fighting in the Wilderness, Yellow Tavern, Haw's Shop and Wilson's Raid. In August, Ide was again wounded and did not return until December, at which time he discovered that he was promoted to first lieutenant. He rode as commander of Co. D and was at the front of his company when Lee surrendered at Appomattox. Ide was again promoted to captain on May 9th and was mustered out on June 21st. The book includes three chapters written by Hoffman, covering those periods when Ide was away from the regiment; either wounded or as a prisoner: July 1862-December 1862; September 19, 1864-December 1864. Hoffman has relied on other letters and diaries to keep the primary source focus. A needed history of this regiment that served with distinction throughout the war; being involved in most all of the prominent actions in the eastern theater." The book has 398 pages; 3 maps; 44 photographs; part of our Army of the Potomac Series. Book # AP27 Price: US$ 40.00 convert currency. Butternut and Blue, 3411 Northwind Road, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A., 21234-1250. Phone: 410-256-9220. Fax: 410-256-8423. Email: bbcwbks@mdo.net Thanks to Tom Ledoux Green Mountain Boy webmaster, Vermont in the Civil War http://vermontcivilwar.org/ who also reviewed the above book. Thanks Tom!

1st Vermont Regiment Heavy Aruntilery: Organized at Brattleboro and mustered in as 11th Vermont Infantry September 1, 1862. Left State for Washington, D.C., September 7, 1862. Designation of Regiment changed to 1st Heavy Aruntilery December 10, 1862. (Co. "L" organized July 11, 1863, and Co. "M" October 7, 1863.) Attached to 1st Brigade, Haskins' Division, Military District of Washington, to February, 1863. 1st Brigade, Haskins' Division, 22nd Army Corps, defenses of Washington, to May, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 6th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, and Army of the Shenandoah, Middle Military Division, to June, 1865. Middle Department, 8th Corps, to August, 1865.

SERVICE--Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D. C., north of the Potomac September, 1862, to May, 1864. Company "A" at Fort Lincoln September 27 to November 17, 1862, then at Fort Totten until March, 1864, and at Fort Lincoln until May, 1864. Company "B" at Forts Massachusetts and Stevens until March, 1864, then at Fort Totten until May, 1864. Companies "C" and "D" at Fort Saratoga until November 17, 1862, then at Fort Massachusetts until March, 1864. Company "C" at Fort Stevens until May, 1864. Company "D" at Fort Saratoga until May, 1864. Company "E" at Fort Totten until November 17, 1862, then at Fort Slocum until May, 1864. Company "F" at Fort Bunker Hill until November 17, 1862, then at Fort Slocum until March, 1864, and at Fort Thayer until May, 1864. Company "G" at Fort Lincoln until November 17, 1862, then at Fort Slocum until May, 1864. Company "H" at Fort Slocum until March, 1864, then at Fort Bunker Hill until May, 1864. Company "I" at Fort Thayer until November 17, 1862, then at Fort Massachusetts until March, 1864, and at Fort Bunker Hill until May, 1864. Company "K" at Fort Totten until May, 1864. Company "L" at Fort Lincoln until May, 1864. Company "M" at Fort Bunker Hill until May, 1864. Ordered to Join army in the field May 12, 1864. Moved to Belle Plains, Va., and join 6th Army Corps at Spottsylvania Court House, Va., May 15. Spottsylvania Court House May 15-21. North Anna River May 23-26. Line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg Juno 17-July 9. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23. Moved to Washington, D.C., July 9-11. Repulse of Early's attack on Fort Stevens July 11-12. Snicker's Gap Expedition July 15-23. Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign August 7-November 28. Near Charlestown August 21-22. Gilbert's Ford, Opequan, September 13. Battle of Opequan, Winchester, September 19. Fisher's Hill September 22. Battle of Cedar Creek October 19. Duty at Strasburg until November 9, and at Kernstown until December 9. Moved to Petersburg, Va., December 9-12. Siege of Petersburg December 13, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Fort Fisher, Petersburg, March 25, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Assault on and fall of Petersburg April 2. Pursuit of Lee. Duty at Burkesville until April 23. March to Danville April 23-27, and duty there until May 18. At Manchester May 19-24, and at Munson's Hill, Washington, until June 24. Corps Review June 8. Old members mustered out Juno 24, 1865. Veterans and Recruits consolidated to a Battalion of four Companies, and duty at Fort Foote, Md., Defenses of Washington, until August. Mustered out August 25, 1865.

Regiment lost during service 10 Officers and 154 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 410 Enlisted men by disease. Total 576.

"The Vermont Brigade in the Shenandoah Valleyin 1864," by Aldace Walker. Published in 1869 by the Burlington, Vermont Free Press Association, "this book provides and excellent portrayal of the 1^st Vermont Brigade's participation in the Shenandoah Campaign, July through October, 1864." (thanks to Tom Ledoux ledoux@home.com & also webmaster for Vermont in the Civil War Website for furnishing me with this info.)

2nd Vermont....fact..."This distinguished regiment is included as one of William F. Fox's (circa 1889) top 300 Union Fighting Regiments."

2nd Vermont Infantry, "Reunion Greeting Together with an Historical Sketch, and a Complete Descriptive List of the Members of Co. I, 2nd Vermont Volunteers," by Peter S. Chase. Originally published in 1891, at Brattleboro, Vermont, this book is scarce. 64 page reprint costs $ 25.00.

2nd Vermont, "Hard Marching Every Day: The Civil War Letters of Private Wilbur Fish, Second Vermont Volunteer Infantry," by Wilbur Fisk. Edited by Emil and Ruth Rosenblatt. This 383 page 1992 reprint costs around
$ 28.00.

2nd Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 1861-1865," by Paul G. Zeller. Views the American Civil War through the eyes of the junior officers, noncommissioned officers, and privates that made up this regiment active from First Bull Run through the rest of the war and which saw everything from Medal of Honor heroes to men shot for desertion. Originally published in 2002, 304 pages with illustrations. Cost $ 45.00.

3rd Vermont....fact..."This distinguished regiment is included as one of William F. Fox's (circa 1889) top 300 Union Fighting Regiments."

3^rd Regiment Volunteer Infantry Regiment: Organized at St. Johnsbury and mustered in July 16, 1861. Moved to Washington, D.C., July 24-26. Attached to W. F. Smith's Brigade, Division of the Potomac, to October, 1861. Brook's Brigade, Smith's Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 4th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to May, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 6th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac and Army of the Shenandoah, Middle Military Division, to July, 1865.

SERVICE--Duty at Georgetown Heights and at Camp Griffin, defenses of Washington, until March 10, 1862. Skirmish at Lewinsville September 11, 1861. Reconnoissance to Lewinsville September 25. Moved to Alexandria March 10, 1862, then to Fortress Monroe, Va., March 23-24. Action at Young's Mill April 4. Siege of Yorktown April 5-May 4. Lee's Mills April 16. Battle of Williamsburg May 5. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Garnett's Farm June 27. Savage Station June 29. White Oak Swamp Bridge June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison's Landing until August 16. Moved to Fortress Monroe, then to Alexandria August 16-24. Maryland Campaign September-October. Crampton's Pass September 14. Battle of Antietam September 16-17. At Hagerstown, Md., September 26 to October 29. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 29-November 19. Battle of Fredericksburg December 12-15. Burnside's Second Campaign, "Mud March," January 20-24, 1863. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Operations at Franklin's Crossing April 29-May 2. Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, May 3. Salem Heights May 3-4. Banks' Ford May 4. Franklin's Crossing June 5-13. Battle of Gettysburg. Pa., July 2-4. Funkstown, Md., July 10-13. Ordered to New York City August 14, and duty there until September 13. Moved to Alexandria, then to Fairfax Court House September 13-17, and to Culpeper Court House September 22. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Advance to the Rappahannock November 7-8. Rappahannock Station November 7. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Campaign from the Rapidan to the James May-June, 1864. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Spottsylvania May 8-12; Spottsylvania Court House May 12-21. Assault on the Salient, Spottsylvania Court House, May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. Line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg June 18-19. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23. Siege of Petersburg until July 9. Moved to Washington, D.C., July 9-11. Repulse of Early's attack on Fort Stevens July 11-12. Nonveterans mustered out July 27, 1864. Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign August 7-November 28. Near Charlestown August 21-22. Opequan Creek September 1. Gilbert's Ford, Opequan Creek, September 13. Battle of Opequan, Winchester, September 19. Fisher's Hill September 22. Battle of Cedar Creek October 19. At Strasburg to November 9 and at Kernstown until December 9. Moved to Petersburg, Va., December 9-12. Siege of Petersburg December 13, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Fort Fisher, before Petersburg, March 25, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Assault on and fall of Petersburg April 2. Sailor's Creek April 6. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. At Farmville and Burkesville Junction until April 23. March to Danville April 23-27, and duty there until May 18. Moved to Manchester May 18, then marched to Washington, D.C., May 24-June 2. Corps Review June 8. Mustered out July 11, 1865.

Regiment lost during service 5 Officers and 201 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 164 Enlisted men by disease. Total 371.

3^rd Vermont, "Buck's Book, a View of," by Buck Erastus. Edited by John E. Balzer. 84 pages, cost $ 10.00. "...Unfortunately, there is little in Buck's letters that is of interest. The editor might well have done justice to Erastus Buck by putting these letters in article, rather than book form.." (Partial review by Blake Magner for the Civil War News, RT. 1, Box 36, Turnbridge, VT 05077).

4th Vermont....fact..."This distinguished regiment is included as one of William F. Fox's (circa 1889) top 300 Union Fighting Regiments."

5th Vermont....fact..."This distinguished regiment is included as one of William F. Fox's (circa 1889) top 300 Union Fighting Regiments."

6th Vermont....fact..."This distinguished regiment is included as one of William F. Fox's (circa 1889) top 300 Union Fighting Regiments."

7th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment: Organized at Brattleboro and mustered in February 12, 1862, to date from June 1, 1861. Left the State for New York March 10, 1862. Embarked March 14 for Ship Island, Miss., right wing on Steamer "Premier," and left wing on Steamer "Tamerlaine," arriving at Ship Island April 7 and 10. Attached to Phelps' 1st Brigade, Dept. of the Gulf, to October, 1862. District of West Florida to December, 1863. defenses of New Orleans, Dept. of the Gulf, to November, 1864. 2nd Brigade, Reserve Division, Dept. of the Gulf, to February, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 13th Army Corps, Dept. of the Gulf, to June, 1865. Dept. of Texas to March, 1866.

SERVICE--Duty at Ship Island, Miss., until May 13, 1862. (Cos. "B," "C" and "D" detached at Fort Pike May 5 to June 13.) Regiment moved to New Orleans, La., May 13-16. At Carrollton until June 15. Moved to Baton Rouge June 15-16. Expedition from Baton Rouge to Vicksburg, Miss., and operations against Vicksburg June 20-July 26. Hamilton's Plantation, near Grand Gulf, June 24. Battle of Baton Rouge August 5. Evacuation of Baton Rouge August 20. Duty at Carrollton until October 13. Ordered to Pensacola, Fla., October 13, and garrison duty there until February 20, 1863. Reconnoissance to Oakfield December 29, 1862. Garrison, Forts Barrancas and Pickens, until June 19, 1863. Expedition to Oakfield February 17, 1863. Duty at Barrancas and at Santa Rosa Island until August, 1864. Near Point Washington February 9, 1864 (Co. "B"). Expedition from Barrancas toward Pollard, Ala., July 21-25, 1864. Gonzales Station July 22. Old members mustered out August 10, 1864. Veterans absent on furlough August 10 to September 27. Left State for Dept. of the Gulf September 30. Sailed from New York to New Orleans, La., October 4, arriving October 13. Duty at New Orleans until February 19, 1865. Moved to Mobile Point, Ala., February 19. Campaign against Mobile and its Defenses March 17-April 12. Siege of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely March 26-April 8. Fort Blakely April 9. Occupation of Mobile April 12. Action at Whistler's Station April 13. Expedition to McIntosh Bluff on Tombigbee River April 19-May 9. At Mobile until June 2. Moved to Brazos Santiago, Texas, June 2-5; then to Clarksville June 14, and duty there until August 2, and at Brownsville until March, 1866. Mustered out March 14, 1866.

Regiment lost during service 3 Officers and 10 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 4 Officers and 403 Enlisted men by disease. Total 420.

8^th Vermont Infantry, "History of the Eighth Regiment of Vermont Volunteers," by George N. Carpenter. "Originally published in 1886, at Boston, Massachusetts, this title may be tough to get in good condition. This unit saw service at Port Hudson, Opequon, and Cedar Creek to name a few. If found expect to pay between $250-300 dollars." (Reviewed by Woodynails@aol.com ) 335 page reprint, with portraits, costs $ 32.50.

Read about Albert A. Davis, Member of the 9^th Vermont Infantry (Original owned by R.A. Mosocco, the Owner of this Website). Click here to view info.

9^th Vermont Infantry, "The Ninth Vermont Infantry: A History and Roster," by Paul G. Zeller. Released in 2008, for $ 55.

10th Vermont....fact..."This distinguished regiment is included as one of William F. Fox's (circa 1889) top 300 Union Fighting Regiments."

10th Vermont Infantry, "A History of the Tenth Regiment Vermont Volunteers," by E. M Haynes. Originally published in 1870 at Lewiston, Maine, this book was revised in 1894 with an expanded version and both may prove hard to locate. (thanks to Tom Ledoux ledoux@home.com for furnishing me with this info.) 249 page reprint costs $ 27.50.

Judson Spofford - Last Survivor of the Battle of Monocacy, Va, under General Lew Wallace-(for our personal viewing only)

Read the Obituary of Colonel Judson Spofford, of Company K, 10^th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment (owned by R.A. Mosocco, owner of this Website for your personal viewing)

Colonel Judson Spofford in Military Parade among other information (for your personal viewing only)

11th Vermont. This regiment was changed to the 1st Heavy Aruntilery, leaving that number in the line vacant.

1st Regiment Heavy Aruntilery (aka 11th Vermont): Organized at Brattleboro and mustered in as 11th Vermont Infantry September 1, 1862. Left State for Washington, D.C., September 7, 1862. Designation of Regiment changed to 1st Heavy Aruntilery December 10, 1862. (Co. "L" organized July 11, 1863, and Co. "M" October 7, 1863.) Attached to 1st Brigade, Haskins' Division, Military District of Washington, to February, 1863. 1st Brigade, Haskins' Division, 22nd Army Corps, Defences of Washington, to May, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 6th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, and Army of the Shenandoah, Middle Military Division, to June, 1865. Middle Department, 8th Corps, to August, 1865.

SERVICE:--Duty in the Defences of Washington, D. C., north of the Potomac September, 1862, to May, 1864. Company "A" at Fort Lincoln September 27 to November 17, 1862, then at Fort Totten until March, 1864, and at Fort Lincoln until May, 1864. Company "B" at Forts Massachusetts and Stevens until March, 1864, then at Fort Totten until May, 1864. Companies "C" and "D" at Fort Saratoga until November 17, 1862, then at Fort Massachusetts until March, 1864. Company "C" at Fort Stevens until May, 1864. Company "D" at Fort Saratoga until May, 1864. Company "E" at Fort Totten until November 17, 1862, then at Fort Slocum until May, 1864. Company "F" at Fort Bunker Hill until November 17, 1862, then at Fort Slocum until March, 1864, and at Fort Thayer until May, 1864. Company "G" at Fort Lincoln until November 17, 1862, then at Fort Slocum until May, 1864. Company "H" at Fort Slocum until March, 1864, then at Fort Bunker Hill until May, 1864. Company "I" at Fort Thayer until November 17, 1862, then at Fort Massachusetts until March, 1864, and at Fort Bunker Hill until May, 1864. Company "K" at Fort Totten until May, 1864. Company "L" at Fort Lincoln until May, 1864. Company "M" at Fort Bunker Hill until May, 1864. Ordered to Join army in the field May 12, 1864. Moved to Belle Plains, Va., and join 6th Army Corps at Spottsylvania Court House, Va., May 15. Spottsylvania Court House May 15-21. North Anna River May 23-26. Line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg Juno 17-July 9. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23. Moved to Washington, D.C., July 9-11. Repulse of Early's attack on Fort Stevens July 11-12. Snicker's Gap Expedition July 15-23. Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign August 7-November 28. Near Charlestown August 21-22. Gilbert's Ford, Opequan, September 13. Battle of Opequan, Winchester, September 19. Fisher's Hill September 22. Battle of Cedar Creek October 19. Duty at Strasburg until November 9, and at Kernstown until December 9. Moved to Petersburg, Va., December 9-12. Siege of Petersburg December 13, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Fort Fisher, Petersburg, March 25, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Assault on and fall of Petersburg April 2. Pursuit of Lee. Duty at Burkesville until April 23. March to Danville April 23-27, and duty there until May 18. At Manchester May 19-24, and at Munson's Hill, Washington, until June 24. Corps Review June 8. Old members mustered out Juno 24, 1865. Veterans and Recruits consolidated to a Battalion of four Companies, and duty at Fort Foote, Md., Defences of Washington, until August. Mustered out August 25, 1865.

Regiment lost during service 10 Officers and 154 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 410 Enlisted men by disease. Total 576.

"QUITE READY TO BE SENT SOMEWHERE: THE CIVIL WAR LETTERS OF ALDACE FREEMAN WALKER," edited by Thomas Ledoux ISBN 1-55369-394-9, edited by aldacewalker@vermontcivilwar.org and published by Trafford Publishing's Website or calling 1-888-232-4444. After receiving a windfall of Civil War-era letters written by Aldace Freeman Walker, Tom Ledoux was drawn to publish this 288-letter collection. "I already had a few dozen letters from a number of contributors and when Mary 'Muffy' Moore asked if the project would like to use her great-grandfather's Civil War letters I was more than happy to accept. I just was not ready for what we were about to get," explains Ledoux, creator/webmaster of the "Vermont in the Civil War" Internet project. "I was extremely pleased, to say the least, but when I started to read them I found myself in a serious quandary. The letters were far too valuable to put on the website as it then existed and I felt they instead needed to be formally published." Rutland, Vermont native Aldace Walker was so anxious to get into the fight that he almost missed his 1862 Middlebury College graduation. As it was, he gave his valedictory address in uniform, and immediately marched off to "boot camp," at Camp Bradley, in Brattleboro. Walker regaled his parents and sister with long, frequent and opinionated letters, following the war in the field, the politics in Washington, the red tape of a military garrison, and the social life of the surrounding community. Historian Benjamin Franklin Cooling called Walker's letters the best "account of the 'life and times' of junior officers in the wartime defences of Washington." "Walker also did well in chronicling the regiment's active combat period," says Ledoux. "Joining the famous 'Old Vermont Brigade' in the Sixth Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, in mid-May 1864, Walker relates the Eleventh Vermont's action at Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Weldon Railroad, Fort Stevens, the Shenandoah Valley Campaign, the end of the Petersburg campaign, the Appomattox campaign and a final jaunt down to Danville, Virginia." Rising from first lieutenant to lieutenant-colonel of his regiment, Walker's wartime experience prepared him well for his postwar career as a lawyer, railroad litigator, commissioner on the nascent Interstate Commerce Commission and finally Chairman of the Board of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. Tom Ledoux is a native Green Mountain Boy and a 26-year U.S. Navy veteran. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland University College, and of the American Military University, Manassas, Virginia, where he was awarded a Master of Arts in Military Studies (Civil War Studies) in December 2001. All proceeds from the sale of QUITE READY TO BE SENT SOMEWHERE will be donated to the Civil War Preservation Trust, for battlefield preservation, in memory of the late Rhoda Walker Teagle, Aldace's granddaughter. For signed copies, please send $25 + $2.00 P&H to Tom Ledoux 3517 Font Hill Drive Ellicott City Md 21042-4909. 402 pages; paperback; $25.00 US ($37.00 CDN). (The above information was submitted by the author). click here to view dustjacket
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introduction (Editor's Note - After reviewing this book, the highest respect I can pay is to scan in the preface and introduction to Tom's book. Encapsuled in a nutshell, I can't do a better job reviewing it. I highly recommend you add this book to your collection. - Ron Mosocco, the owner of this website)

12th Vermont Infantry, "Army Life in Virginia, Letters from the Twelfth Regiment Vermont Volunteers," by George Grenville Benedict. Originally published in 1895 by the Free Press Association, Burlington, Vermont, this book may prove hard to locate. 194 page reprint, with illustrations, costs $ 27.50.

13th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment - Organized at Brattleboro October 10, 1862, for nine months. Moved to Washington, D.C., October 11-13. Attached to and Brigade, Abercrombie's Division, Military District of Washington, to February, 1863. 2nd Brigade, Casey's Division, 22nd Army Corps, to April, 1863. 2nd Brigade. Abercrombie's Division, 22nd Army Corps, to July, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 1st Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, July, 1863.

SERVICE--At Camp Chase, Arlington, Va.. October 25-28, 1862, and at East Capital Hill until October 30. March to Munson's Hill October 30, then to Hunting Creek November 5. At Camp Vermont, near Hunting Creek, until November 26. Picket duty near Occoquan Creek until December 5. At Camp Vermont until December 12. Picket duty near Fairfax Court House until January 20, 1863. Defence of Fairfax Court House from attack by Stuart's Cavalry December 29. 1862. Duty at Wolf Run Shoals January 20-April 2. Guard duty at Occoquan Creek until June 25. March to Gettysburg. Pa., June 25-July 1. Battle of Gettysburg July 1-3. Pursuit of Lee to Middletown, Md., July 4-8. Left front July 8 and moved to Brattleboro, Vt., July 8-13. Mustered out July 21, 1863.

Regiment lost during service 1 Officer and 16 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 4 Officers and 55 Enlisted men by disease. Total 76.

13th Vermont Infantry, "The Second Brigade, or Camp Life by a Volunteer, (13th Vermont Regiment)," by Edwin Palmer. Originally published in 1864, Montpelier, Vermont, 224 pages, this book may prove hard to locate and could cost around $ 200.00.

13th Vermont Infantry, "Pictorial History of the Thirteenth Regiment Vermont Volunteers, War of 1861-1865," by Ralph O. Sturtevant. Originally published in 1910, privately, this book may prove hard to locate. 863 page reprint, with illustrations, costs $ 65.00.

14th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment: Organized at Brattleboro October 21, 1862, for nine months. Moved to Washington, D.C., October 22-25. Attached to 2nd Brigade, Abercrombie's Division, Military District of Washington, to February, 1863. 2nd Brigade, Casey's Division, 22nd Army Corps, to April, 1863. 2nd Brigade, Abercrombie's Division, 22nd Army Corps, to July, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 1st Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to muster out.

SERVICE--At Camp Chase, Arlington, Va., October 25-28 and at East Capital Hill to October 30. March to Munson's Hill October 30 and to Hunting Creek November 5. At Camp Vermont, near Hunting Creek, November 5-26. Picket duty near Occoquan Creek November 26-December 5. At Camp Vermont till December 12. Duty near Fairfax Court House till January 20, 1863. Defence of Fairfax Court House from attack by Stuart's Cavalry December 29, 1862. At Fairfax Station January 20-March 24, 1863. At Wolf Run Shoals, Union Mills and on the Occoquan March 24 to June 25. March to Gettysburg, Pa.. June 25-July 1. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 1-3. Pursuit of Lee July 4-18. Moved to Brattleboro, Vt., July 18-21. Mustered out July 30, 1863.

Regiment lost during service 1 Officer and 26 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 43 Enlisted men by disease. Total 70.

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15th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment: Organized at Brattleboro and mustered in October 22, 1862, for nine months. Moved to Washington, D.C., October 23-26. Attached to 2nd Brigade, Abercrombie's Division, Military District of Washington, to February, 1863. 2nd Brigade, Casey's Division, 22nd Army Corps, to April, 1863. 2nd Brigade, Abercrombie's Division, 22nd Army Corps, to June, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 1st Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to muster out.

SERVICE--At Camp Chase, Arlington, Va., October 26-28, 1862, and at East Capital Hill till October 30. March to Munson's Hill March 30, thence to Hunting Creek November 5. At Camp Vermont, near Hunting Creek, till November 26. Picket duty at Occoquan Creek November 26-December 4. At Camp Vermont till December 12. Picket duty near Fairfax Court House December 12, 1862, to January 20, 1863. At Fairfax Station till March 24. At Union Mills till May 7. At Bealeton till May 18. At Union Mills till June 15. At Bristoe Station, Catlett's Station and Manassas till June 25. March to Gettysburg, Pa., June 25-July 1. Detached at Westminster as train guard till July 4. Pursuit of Lee July 4-18. Moved to Brattleboro, Vt., July 18-21. and mustered out August 5, 1863.

Regiment lost during service by disease 1 Officer and 80 Enlisted men. Total 81.

16th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment: Organized at Brattleboro and mustered in October 23, 1862, for nine months. Moved to Washington, D.C., October 24-27. Attached to 2nd Brigade, Abercrombie's Division, Military District of Washington, to February, 1863. 2nd Brigade, Casey's Division, 22nd Army Corps, to April, 1863. 2nd Brigade, Abercrombie's Division, 22nd Army Corps, to June, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 1st Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, July, 1863.

SERVICE:--At East Capital Hill, Washington, until October 30, 1862. March to Munson Hill October 30, then to Hunting Creek November 5. At Camp Vermont, near Hunting Creek, until December 12. Picket duty near Fairfax Court House to January 20, 1863. At Fairfax Station until March 20. defense of Fairfax Court House from attack by Stuart's Cavalry December 29, 1862. At Union Mills March 24 to June 1. At Bristoe Station, Catlett's Station and Manassas until June 15. At Union Mills until June 25. March to Gettysburg, Pa., June 25-July 1. Battle of Gettysburg July 1-3. Pursuit of Lee July 4-18. Moved to Brattleboro, Vt., July 18-21. Mustered out August 10, 1863.

Regiment lost during service 1 Officer and 23 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 48 Enlisted men by disease. Total 73.

17th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment - Organized and mustered in: Companies "A" January 5, 1864; "B," "C" and "D" March, 1864; "E," "F" and "G" April 12, 1864. Moved to Alexandria, Va., April 18-22, 1864. Attached to 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 9th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to July, 1865.

SERVICE--Campaign from the Rapidan to the James Va., May-June, 1864. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Spottsylvania May 8-12; Spottsylvania Court House May 12-21. Assault on the Salient, Spottsylvania Court House, May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. Line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Bethesda Church June 1-3. Before Petersburg June 16-19. Siege of Petersburg June 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Mine Explosion, Petersburg, July 30, 1864. Weldon Railroad August 18-21. Poplar Spring Church, Peebles Farm, September 29-October 2. Boyd ton Plank Road, Hatcher's Run, October 27-28. For Stedman March 25, 1865. Assaults on Petersburg April 1-2. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Occupation of Petersburg April 3. Moved to Washington April 20-27. Guard and patrol duty at Alexandria until July. Grand Review May 23. Mustered out July 14, 1865.

Regiment lost during service 14 Officers and 133 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 116 Enlisted men by disease. Total 264.

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