Vermont in the Civil War
A Book of Poems
"Our Country calls us! Quick, be ready!
think of what our sires have been;
Onward! onward! strong and steady,
Drive the Traitor to his den.
On and let the watchword be
Country, home, and liberty."(J. C. William's "Life in Camp")
We've started to receive poems from contributors that relate to Vermont's participation in the Civil War. This is an interim format until we get a better picture of the size and scope of the project.
Poems related to Battles
The Battle of Gettysburgh, Mrs. H. M. Crapo
Poems about Individuals
Alonzo P. Bush, by Abbie Wellman
Alonzo P. Bush, by Jennie Stebbins
H. C. Rogers, noble Soldier, by Theresa Emery/Stearns Rogers.
John M. Thomas, Cydymdeimlad (Sympathy), by David Price.
Henry H. Vaughn...killed at the Battle of Gettysburg, Mrs. S. A. Nichols
Poems Related to Specific Units
A fagot for the Campfire, relating to the 2nd Infantry, Co. I, Theresa Emery/Stearns Rogers.
To the 11th Vermont Regiment, Mrs. H. M. Crapo
Other Poems
Cavendish, Her Virtues and Achievements, by Rev. Alfred J. Hough
The Aged Soldier, Mrs. H. M. Crapo
August 11, related to a Civil War era marriage, by Theresa Emery/Stearns Rogers
The Dying Volunteer, by Theresa Emery/Stearns Rogers
The Soldier, Mrs. H. M. Crapo
The Soldier's Orphan, Mrs. H. M. Crapo
Where Are They?, Mrs. H. M. Crapo
Vermont, Mrs. H. M. Crapo
Watchman, Tell us of the Fight, A. S. Baker
"The land is holy where they fought,
And holy where they fell;
For by their blood that land was bought,
The land they loved so well.
Then glory to that valiant band,
The honored Saviours of the land."
(The Soldiers' Record of Jericho, Vermont)
