Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Peter F. Sanborn wrote to his brother, Joseph A. Sanborn of East Readfield, from Portland in April 1861. He reports on his efforts to find Joseph's son, Emery, and another young man who they suspect might be enlisting for Civil War service.
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About This Item
- Title: Peter Sanborn letter to brother, 1861
- Creator: Peter F. Sanborn
- Creation Date: 1861-04-26
- Subject Date: 1861
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Locations:
- Readfield, Kennebec County, ME
- Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 362, Box 1/2
- Collection: Sanborn family papers
- Object Type: Text
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Families--Maine
- Recruiting and enlistment
- Sanborn family
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States. Army--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.
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