James Lawrence transportation pass, June 29, 1865
Contributed by North Yarmouth Historical Society
Description
Transportation pass for James Lawrence, veteran of the 11th Maine Vol. Regiment allowing him free transport from Fort Monroe, Va. to City Point, Va. where he would join up with his new regiment, the 6th United States Colored Troops. It is dated June 29, 1865
James and his older brother Luther both served in the Civil War. James was wounded in the battle of Deep Bottom on August 16, 1864; his brother Luther was killed in the same battle.
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