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Historical Items

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Item 31802

Confederate money, 1862

Contributed by: An individual through Biddeford Historical Society Date: 1862-12-02 Location: Richmond Media: Ink on paper

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Item 99392

Kiah Sewall account of escape from Mobile, 1864

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1864 Location: Mobile Media: Ink on paper

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Item 68524

William Haley letter from Savannah to his daughter Elzira, 1865

Contributed by: Sebago Historical Society Date: 1865-07-10 Location: Sebago; Savannah; Standish; Gorham Media: Ink on paper

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Online Exhibits

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This Rebellion: Maine and the Civil War

For Mainers like many other people in both the North and the South, the Civil War, which lasted from 1861-1865, had a profound effect on their lives. Letters, artifacts, relics, and other items saved by participants at home and on the battlefield help illuminate the nature of the Civil War experience for Mainers.

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Port of Portland's Custom House and Collectors of Customs

The collector of Portland was the key to federal patronage in Maine, though other ports and towns had collectors. Through the 19th century, the revenue was the major source of Federal Government income. As in Colonial times, the person appointed to head the custom House in Casco Bay was almost always a leading community figure, or a well-connected political personage.

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George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator

George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.

Site Pages

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War & Biddeford

"The Civil War & Biddeford X Confederate money, 1862Biddeford Historical Society "It is with feelings of patriotic pride that I refer to…"

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Blue Hill, Maine - John Edward Horton, Civil War Soldier

"He was captured by Confederate soldiers on August 19, 1864 and taken to C.S. Military Prison in Richmond, Virginia."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"… victory, the actions of Union supporters to make Confederate supporters fly the Stars and Stripes, as well as the return of the troops."

My Maine Stories

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Story

A first encounter with Bath and its wonderful history
by John Decker

Visiting the Maine Maritime Museum as part of a conference