Contributed by North Yarmouth Historical Society
Description
Transportation pass for James Lawrence, veteran of the 11th Maine Vol. Regiment allowing him free transport from Fort Monroe, Va. to City Point, Va. where he would join up with his new regiment, the 6th United States Colored Troops. It is dated June 29, 1865
James and his older brother Luther both served in the Civil War. James was wounded in the battle of Deep Bottom on August 16, 1864; his brother Luther was killed in the same battle.
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About This Item
- Title: James Lawrence transportation pass, June 29, 1865
- Creator: Bowen & Co. Philada.
- Creation Date: 1865-06-29
- Subject Date: 1865-06-29
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Locations:
- Fort Monroe, VA
- City Point, VA
- Media: Paper
- Dimensions: 16 cm x 20 cm
- Object Type: Text
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- Military passes
- United States. Army--African American toops
- United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 6th (1863-1865)
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North Yarmouth Historical Society10 Village Square Road , North Yarmouth, ME 04097
(207) 772-1568
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