Keywords: picket
Item 11088
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1981-09-24 Location: Augusta Media: Photographic print
Item 81177
Pvt. John E. Stewart on letter writing, Virginia, 1861
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1861 Location: Lewinsville; Columbia 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.
Exhibit
Throughout the history of the state, residents have protested, on paper or in the streets, to increase rights for various groups, to effect social change, to prevent social change, or to let their feelings be known about important issues.
Site Page
Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 1 of 4
"… The bill of Fare Roast Turkey (captured while on Picket) Sweet Potatoes (bought at the moderate Price of 3 cts apeace) Oysters (Raw with pepper &…"
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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Measuring Rock
"Behind the white picket fence, you can see the Measuring Rock from the road. Stephen Titcomb lived in a house that was approximately on the same lot…"
