Keywords: Benjamin Butler
Item 76609
Gen. Butler to Gen. Shepley on duties in Virginia, 1864
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1864 Location: Portsmouth Media: Ink on paper
Item 5250
Benjamin Franklin Butler, ca. 1862
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1862 Media: Carte de visite
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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.
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Lt. Charles Bridges: Getting Ahead in the Army
Sgt. Charles Bridges of Co. B of the 2nd Maine Infantry was close to the end of his two years' enlistment in early 1863 when he took advantage of an opportunity for advancement by seeking and getting a commission as an officer in the 3rd Regiment U.S. Volunteers.
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Bootleggers vs. Police
"X Handcuffs, ca. 1928 Courtesy of Joyce Butler Owned by George Butler, Police Commissioner in Biddeford."
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Acknowledgements
"… Special Collections Burden Collection Joyce Butler The Herbert Cary Family Charles and Joanne Cochrane The First Parish in Portland, Maine…"