Lt. George B. Stevens to wife, Chantilly, VA, 1863

Contributed by Westbrook Historical Society

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Lt. George B. Stevens (1839-1926) wrote to his wife, Jean "Jennie" Graham Stevens in Westbrook, of his appointment to Acting Adjutant.

Stevens enlisted in the 25th Maine Infantry Co E on September 29, 1862, and was soon promoted to 1st Lieutenant. In February 1865 he re-enlisted as a private, joining the 30th Maine infantry Co. H, and mustering out the following August.

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  • Title: Lt. George B. Stevens to wife, Chantilly, VA, 1863
  • Creator: George Byron Stevens
  • Creation Date: 1863-04-10
  • Subject Date: 1863
  • Locations:
    • Chantilly, Fairfax County, VA
    • Westbrook, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Ink on paper
  • Dimensions: 24.5 cm x 19.5 cm
  • Local Code: D4-3.1 Geo. B Stevens 25th Maine Letters
  • Collection: Geo. B. Stevens, 25th Maine, Civil War letters
  • Object Type: Text

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Westbrook Historical Society
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