Keywords: 5th ME Light Artillery
Item 68015
Witham letter urging Charles Cole to join army, 1862
Contributed by: John Micavich through Sebago Historical Society Date: 1862-05-06 Location: Sebago; Washington Media: Ink on paper
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The Sanitary Commission: Meeting Needs of Soldiers, Families
The Sanitary Commission, formed soon after the Civil War began in the spring of 1861, dealt with the health, relief needs, and morale of soldiers and their families. The Maine Agency helped families and soldiers with everything from furloughs to getting new socks.
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Field & Homefront: Bethel during the Civil War
Like many towns, Bethel responded to the Civil War by sending many soldiers and those at the homefront sent aid and supported families. The town grew during the war, but suffered after its end.