Contributed by Maine Historical Society
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Sgt. James E. "Ned" Mitchell of Co. C, 29th Maine Volunteers, wrote from Camp Keyes in Augusta to to Persis Blanchard of Cumberland in November 1863.
Mitchell told Blanchard that he was having trouble with "Father Haven," his stepfather, since his mother died. Mitchell believed she had left him some property, but Haven would not acknowledge it. He said he had engaged a lawyer to look into it.
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About This Item
- Title: J.E. Mitchell to Persis Blanchard from Augusta, 1863
- Creator: James E. Mitchell
- Creation Date: 1863-11-11
- Subject Date: 1863
- Location: Augusta, Kennebec County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 25 cm x 19.5 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 2239, Box 6/1
- Collection: Blanchard family papers
- Object Type: Text
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Blanchard, Persis De Forrest, 1836-1970--Correspondence
- Letters
- Maine--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives
- Mitchell, James E.--Correspondence
- Mitchell, James E.--Family
- Soldiers--Maine
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives
- United States. Army. Maine Infantry regiment, 10th (1861-1863)
- United States. Army. Military life
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