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.