Benjamin F. Parmenter Correspondence
Collection Overview
Benjamin F. Parmenter of Mt. Holly, Vt., enlisted May 7, 1861 in the 2nd Vermont Regiment, Co. I. He deserted in September 1862, but returned and was discharged in January 1863 for disability. Parmenter's letters are written to one of his brothers.
Parmenter's letters describe the first battle of Bull Run, his low opinions of his regiment's officers, and his growing disillusionment with the Army and its treatment of soldiers.
Time Period Covered: July 10, 1861 - October 29, 1861
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Correspondence of Benjamin F. Parmenter
Published: March 25, 2011, University of Vermont, Bailey/Howe Library, Center for Digital Initiatives
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- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 [4]
- Vermont -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 [4]
- Military camps -- Virginia [1]
- Military camps -- Washington (D.C.) [1]
- Secession -- Southern States [1]
Topic(s)
- United StatesArmy.Vermont Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865) [5]
- United StatesArmy Military life [4]
- Armed Forces Officers [3]
- Morale [3]
- Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861 [2]
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Title: Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
Creator: Parmenter, Benjamin F., 1832-1896
Date: 1861-07-10
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include the regiment moving to Virginia.
Title: Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
Creator: Parmenter, Benjamin F., 1832-1896
Date: 1861-07-28
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include Benjamin F. Parmenter's negative opinion of an attack ( the first battle of Bull Run--see letter 3).
Title: Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
Creator: Parmenter, Benjamin F., 1832-1896
Date: 1861-08-08
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include the regiment being located at Bush Hill Camp, rumors that they may join up with another brigade, more discussion of the 1st Battle of Bull Run, Parmenter's low opinions of the regiments officers,and his disappointment in the treatment of the soldiers.
Title: Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
Creator: Parmenter, Benjamin F., 1832-1896
Date: 1861-10-12
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include Benjamin F. Parmenter's hospital stay and him enlisting his brother to take care of things at home.
Title: Benjamin F. Parmenter to Brother
Creator: Parmenter, Benjamin F., 1832-1896
Date: 1861-10-29
Resource type: correspondence
Topics include the policy of the war department to not allow anyone to go home regardless of their circumstances,enquiries about home, Parmenter's growing disillusion with the Army, and a discussion about "the Southern confederacy is a fixed fact."
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