John P. Sheahan on nearing Petersburg, 1864
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Serving as a 1st Lieutenant in Co. E of the 31st Maine Infantry, John P. Sheahan reported to his father in Dennysville about a battle near Petersburg and his conduct as an officer.
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- Title: John P. Sheahan on nearing Petersburg, 1864
- Creator: Sheahan, John P.
- Creation Date: 1864-06-18
- Subject Date: 1864
- Town: Dennysville, Petersburg
- County: Washington
- State: ME, VA
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions (cm): 32.4 x 20
- Local Code: Coll. 184, Box 1/9
- Object Type: Text
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Sheahan, John Parris, 1844?-1894--Military service
United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 31st (1864-1865)
United States. Army. Maine Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)
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United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives
Soldiers--Maine
Sheahan, John Parris--Correspondence
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