Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
A captain in the 20th Maine Volunteers, John Marshall Brown of Portland wrote to his sister, Ellen (Nellie), discussing the circular nature of their marches, the setting, and speculation about the future of the Civil War.
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About This Item
- Title: J.M. Brown letter from Aldie, Va., 1863
- Creator: John Marshall Brown
- Creation Date: 1863-07-20
- Subject Date: 1863
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Locations:
- Aldie, Loudoun County, VA
- Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. S-602, Misc. Box 23/4
- Collection: John Marshall Brown correspondence
- Object Type: Text
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Brown, John Marshall, 1838-1907--Correspondence
- Clifford, Ellen Greeley Brown, 1841-1904--Correspondence
- Letters
- Military life
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives
- United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 20th (1862-1865)
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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