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Item 74528

Anonymous criticism of Gen. Shepley, Bangor, 1862

Anonymous criticism of Gen. Shepley, Bangor, 1862

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1862-11-30 Location: New Orleans Media: Ink on paper

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Item 73721

Gen. G.F. Shepley on diplomatic relations, New Orleans, 1862

Gen. G.F. Shepley on diplomatic relations, New Orleans, 1862

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1862 Location: New Orleans Media: Ink on paper

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Item 73967

Request to prohibit whipping of prisoners, New Orleans, 1862

Request to prohibit whipping of prisoners, New Orleans, 1862

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1862 Location: New Orleans Media: Ink on paper

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Brig. Gen. George F. Shepley, ca. 1863

George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator

George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.