I.T. Williams praise of Gen. G.F. Shepley, 1863
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Maine Historical Society
Shepley visited Portland from time to time and was sought after as a speaker, a source of war information, and an officer in a position of authority.
In November 1863, Isaiah T. Williams, a prominent New York lawyer, wrote to Shepley to express his regret that he had not seen the general in New York or Maine on Shepley's recent visit.
Williams praised Shepley for a speech he gave in Portland. He wrote, "I will say if both in the field & in the Council Chamber you act as effectively for your country as you did upon the rostrum your fame will not be likely to be eclipsed in your day or mine."
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