Newly enlisted in Co. K of the 1st Maine Cavalry, John Parris Sheahan wrote to his mother in Dennysville about having his photograph taken.
He reminded her that her last words when he left home were "send me your picture." He thought the one he had taken was good.
He noted that he was still at camp in Augusta and was unsure when the regiment would leave for Virginia. He had enlisted on August 23, 1862.
