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14th Vermont Infantry
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October 21, 1862

14th Regiment organized at Brattleboro October 21, 1862, for nine months. (Dyer)

October 21, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

October 22, 1862

14th Regiment traveled to Washington, October 22-25. (Dyer)

October 22, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

October 23, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

October 24, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

October 25, 1862

14th Regiment was at Camp Chase, Arlington, Virginia, October 25-28 (Dyer)

October 25, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

October 26, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

October 27, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 1, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 2, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 3, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 5, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 6, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 7, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 8, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 9, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 10, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 11, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 12, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 15, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 16, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 18, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 19, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 22, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 23, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 24, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 26, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 26, 1862

14th Regiment was on picket duty near Occoquan Creek November 26-December 5. (Dyer)

November 27, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

November 30, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 1, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 2, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 3, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 4, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 6, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 7, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 9, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 11, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 15, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 16, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 17, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 18, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 19, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 20, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 21, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 22, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 25, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 26, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 27, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 28, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 29, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

December 31, 1862

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 1, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 2, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 3, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 4, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 5, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 7, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 8, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 9, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 11, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 12, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 13, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 14, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 15, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 16, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 18, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 19, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 20, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 20, 1863

14th and 16th Regiments were at Fairfax Station January 20 through March 24. (Dyer)

January 22, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 23, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 24, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 25, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 26, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 27, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 28, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 29, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

January 31, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

February 1, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

February 2, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

February 3, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

February 4, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

February 5, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

February 6, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

February 7, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

February 9, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

February 12, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

February 14, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

February 16, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote: "The troops in this vicinity are still on the move to the front." (more)

February 19, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote: "Not much drilling for the past few days, in consequence of the bad state of the weather." (more)

February 20, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote: "Another pleasant day, and the mud is drying up." (more)

February 24, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote: "Very dull in camp to-day, winter in earnest. The ground has been covered with snow for several days." (more)

February 26, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote: "Our camp is seeming quite dreary at present. The snow has fallen to the depth of a foot." (more)

February 28, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote: "Have again received a box of luxuries from home, and fear that I shall have to report to the surgeon in the morning." (more)

March 1, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote: "Dull in camp to-day, army still inactive, and hope that a movement somewhere will soon be effected to dispel the gloom which is hanging like a pall over our country." (more)

March 5, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote: "Drilling this week six hours each day." (more)

March 6, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote: "A rumor is afloat that old Stuart is again in this vicinity, and marching orders have been received." (more)

March 7, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote: "The orders of yesterday have been countermanded, and news has come that the programme is changed, and instead of an advance movement by Stuart, he has retreated across the Rappahannock with his whole force." (more)

March 8, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote: More wet weather, which makes it so muddy that there is no drilling." (more)

March 9, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote: "Important news this morning. Another raid by Mosby last night, and the capture of our Brigadier, Gen. E. H. Stoughton, at Fairfax Court House, five miles from his brigade." (more)

March 10, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote: "The cavalry sent in pursuit of the guerrilla party have returned without overtaking them." (more)

March 11, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote: "Col. Blunt, the ranking Colonel in the brigade, is again in command." (more)

March 12, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote: "Weather still changeable, clear and beautiful overhead, while beneath the mud is almost fathomless." (more)

March 13, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote: "The mud is so deep that drilling has been dispensed with for the present." (more)

March 14, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote: "Fairfax Station is becoming a place of considerable importance in a military point of view, as being a base for supplies to the army, and a depot for Government stores, which we are at present guarding." (more)

March 15, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote: "Drilling has again been resumed." (more)

March 17, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote: "Night has again closed the labors of another day, hiding from our view the desolated scenes of earth." (more)

March 18, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

March 19, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

March 20, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

March 21, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

March 22, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

March 23, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

March 24, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

March 25, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

March 26, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

March 28, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

March 29, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

March 30, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

March 31, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

April 4, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: Nothing has occurred of general interest during the past week, save the usual routine of camp and picket duty, there being plenty of that to perform. (more)

April 6, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: Another foot of snow this morning, and rail fences are getting scarce. I have often heard of the sunny South, and that the "sacred soil” of Virginia would be a lovely place on which to dwell, but I cannot see the point. (more)

April 7, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

April 8, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: No battle with the "rebs” to record yet. The 14th is now the headquarters of the brigade. (more)

April 9, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: Nothing from Stuart yet. He has doubtless escaped at some other point. (more)

April 10, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: The "grand Army of the Potomac” still inactive. How much longer shall the nation be kept in suspense, awaiting the movements of our armies? (more)

April 11, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: Day before yesterday was the day appointed by the President for the nation to fast, and I fear it was not strictly observed in camp, as far as abstaining from eating and drinking are concerned (more)

April 12, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: The weather is again very fine this morning, and the brass band has been giving us some of its most beautiful pieces. (more)

April 13, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: We have just received the sad intelligence of the death of Sergeant C. P. Taylor of Company B., who was left at Fairfax Station, sick with the measles, at the time of our move here. (more)

April 14, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

April 15, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: Orders have been received to be ready to take the field at a moment's notice, with seven days' rations. I will here remark, that we have never but once been without marching orders since being in the service. (more)

April 16, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: It has been ascertained that the 14th numbers more men, fit for duty, than any other regiment in the brigade. (more)

April 17, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: We are no longer in the reserve corps for the defense of Washington, but will hereafter form a part of the army in the field. (more)

April 18, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: No move yet, and mere conjecture where we shall go when we do move. (more)

April 19, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: Seven days' rations are still on hand, ready for a move. (more)

April 20, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: How I wish Gen. Grant had the command of the Army of the Potomac, and would commit one of his blunders, and capture Richmond, together with thirty thousand prisoners. (more)

April 21, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: Drilling as usual. The ground is now all settled, trees are in full blossom, and all nature has assumed a new attire (more)

April 22, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: Reveille at half past five in the morning, when the voice of the Orderly is heard -- fall in for roll call! (more)

April 23, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: Col. Stannard of the 9th Vermont is about to be promoted to a Brigadier, and to have command of this brigade. (more)

April 24, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: Plenty of drilling at present -- think we shall be well prepared for a march when the order comes. (more)

April 26, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: The regiment is in good spirits to-day, ready for anything which may turn up in the line of marching or fighting. Liberty and justice are at stake. (more)

April 27, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: The Paymaster is again in our camp, laden with "green backs" to pay us off. (more)

April 28, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: Recent circumstances indicate that the campaign is about to open, and much confidence is felt in Hooker, and that victory awaits our arms. (more)

April 29, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: Six long months have elapsed since I have enjoyed the pleasant associations of the family circle, and long for the time to come when I may be permitted to return to the joys of civil life. (more)

April 30, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th VVI: About ten o'clock, firing was heard on the picket line, and soon the long roll-call was beaten, calling the men to arms. (more)

May 2, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

May 3, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

May 4, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

May 6, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

May 8, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

May 9, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

May 11, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

May 12, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

May 13, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

May 15, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

May 16, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

May 23, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

May 26, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

May 28, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 1, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 7, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 8, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 9, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 10, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 14, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 15, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 17, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 18, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 19, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 20, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 20, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 21, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 22, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 23, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 24, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 25, 1863

2nd Brigade, bringing up the rear of the Army of the Potomac, started a march to Gettysburg. (Dyer)

June 25, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 26, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 27, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 28, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 29, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

June 30, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 1, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 2, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 3, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 4, 1863

14th Regiment participated in the pursuit of Lee July 4-18. (Dyer)

July 4, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 6, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 7, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 8, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 9, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 10, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 11, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 12, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 13, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 14, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 15, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 16, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 17, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 18, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 19, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 20, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 21, 1863

J. C. Williams, 14th Regiment, wrote in his journal (more)

July 30, 1863

14th Regiment mustered out at Brattleboro, having lost during service 1 Officer and 26 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 43 Enlisted men by disease. Total 70. (Dyer)