Israel Washburn plea to Gen. Shepley, Portland, 1864
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Former Maine Gov. Israel Washburn wrote to Brig. Gen. George F. Shepley, commander of the Union District of Norfolk and Portsmouth, asking him to return to Maine to make several speeches before the election.
Washburn wrote, "No man could do so much good." He sought Shepley's help in insuring a Republican victory.
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- Title: Israel Washburn plea to Gen. Shepley, Portland, 1864
- Creator: Washburn, Israel
- Creation Date: 1864-08-17
- Subject Date: 1864
- Town: Norfolk, Portland
- State: ME, VA
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions (cm): 20.2 x 12.5
- Local Code: Coll. 117, Box 4/2
- Collection: George F. Shepley papers
- Object Type: Text
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Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
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LC Subject Headings
Military service, Voluntary
Political campaigns--United States
Elections--United States
Public speaking--Maine--Portland
United States. Army.--Leaves and furloughs
United States--Civil War, 1861-1865
Military service--1860-1870
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