Person/Organization: Sheahan, William
Item 9275
John Sheahan letter on brother's death, Dec. 14, 1863
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1863-12-14 Location: Washington; Dennysville; Washington; Dennysville Media: Ink on paper
Item 55496
Pvt. John Sheahan on conditions in cavalry, Maryland, 1862
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1862 Location: Monocacy Media: Ink on paper
Exhibit
John P. Sheahan, 1st Maine Cavalry, 31st Maine Infantry
John P. Sheahan of Dennysville served in the 1st Maine Cavalry from August 1862 until March 1864 when he was commissioned as a lieutenant in Co. E of the 31st Maine Infantry. His letters reveal much about the life of a soldier, including political views and thoughts about the war.
