Contributed by Maine Historical Society
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H. I. Libby of Portland wrote to Brig. Gen. George F. Shepley, military governor of Louisiana to introduce Mr. Towle, brother-in-law of F.O.J. Smith, a well-known politician; and Mr. Baxter.
The two men were on their way to New Orleans "hoping to make some money by raising cotton or in some other honest way."
Shepley, a native of Maine, was a lawyer in Portland before the war. He enlisted as colonel and commander of the 12th Maine Infantry and was soon promoted to commander of the 3rd Brigade.
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About This Item
- Title: Introduction of Portlanders seeking work in Louisiana, 1864
- Creator: H. I. Libby
- Creation Date: 1864-01-02
- Subject Date: 1864
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Locations:
- Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- New Orleans, LA
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 20.4 cm x 12.4 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 117, Box 3/10
- Collection: George Foster Shepley papers
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Business people--American--Louisiana--New Orleans
- Shepley, George Foster, 1819-1878--Correspondence
- Letters
- Cotton industry--Louisiana--New Orleans
- Business enterprises--Louisiana--New Orleans
People
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