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Person/Organization: Washburn Jr., Israel

Historical Items

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Item 100681

Israel Washburn on Republicanism, Augusta, 1862

Contributed by: Washburn Norlands Living History Center Date: 1862-01-28 Location: Augusta Media: Ink on paper

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Item 100486

Proclamation for a Day of Public Humiliation, Fasting, and Prayer, Augusta, 1862

Contributed by: Janet Gill through Washburn Norlands Living History Center Date: 1862-04-10 Location: Augusta Media: Ink on paper

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Item 100649

Israel Washburn to Elihu Washburne about Civil War policies, Augusta, 1862

Contributed by: Washburn Norlands Living History Center Date: 1862-07-12 Location: Augusta Media: Ink on paper

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Online Exhibits

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The Washburns of Livermore

Members of the Washburn family of Livermore participated in the Civil War in a variety of ways -- from Caroline at the homefront, to Samuel at sea, Elihu, as a Congressman from Illinois, and Israel governor of Maine. The family had considerable influence politically on several fronts.

My Maine Stories

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Rev James Wells Appointment as Chaplain for Maine in Civil War
by David Woodward

Certificate for Rev. Wells commissioned by Gov. Israel Washburn Jr. to serve in Maine 11th Regiment