Peter Sanborn letter to brother, 1861
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Peter F. Sanborn wrote to his brother, Joseph A. Sanborn of East Readfield, from Portland in April 1861. He reports on his efforts to find Joseph's son, Emery, and another young man who they suspect might be enlisting for Civil War service.
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- Title: Peter Sanborn letter to brother, 1861
- Creator: Sanborn, Peter F.
- Creation Date: 1861-04-26
- Subject Date: 1861
- Town: Portland, Readfield
- County: Cumberland, Kennebec
- State: ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 362, Box 1/2
- Collection: Sanborn Family Collection
- Object Type: Text
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LC Subject Headings
United States. Army--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.
Recruiting and enlistment
Families--Maine
Sanborn family
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
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