Morey, Charles C. (ca. 1830-1865) [Collection of Charles C. Morey, E company, 2nd regiment, Vermont, infantry] [Decimalized .01-.63]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.18 Author/Creator: Morey, Charles C. (ca. 1830-1865) Place Written: [various places] Type: Header Record Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 69 items + 9 envelopes Order a Copy
Consists of letters written from Morey to members of his family while enrolled as a member of the Second Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry. The Second was organized at Burlington, and was mustered into the United States service on 20 June 1861. It was the first three-year's regiment raised in Vermont. The letters begin in August of 1861 and span almost the entirety of the war ending on 26 March 1865, shortly before his death. Most of the letters are written to his mother and sister Mamie. Some letters are written to other family and friends. Collection includes 60 letters, 9 envelopes, and 9 pieces of ephemera.
Charles C. Morey enlisted as a Corporal on 22 April 1861 (mustered into E Company on 20 June 1861), and was promoted to Full Sergeant on 10 February 1862. The following December he was promoted to Full Sergeant 1st Class and on 31 January 1864 reenlisted in the Union Army. He was promoted twice during 1864, first to Full Lieutenant 1st Class (20 June) and then to Full Captain (24 June 24-effective 31 January 1865). He was wounded in battle at Charles Town, West Virginia (21 August 1864), and killed at Petersburg, Virginia on 2 April 1865.
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