Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
In this letter to General Joshua Chamberlain dated March 23, 1895, Sgt. Reuel Thomas shares memories of their Civil War battles, including Little Round Top. Joshua Chamberlain was the commanding officer of the 20th Maine Regiment and Thomas served as his orderly.
The 20th Maine played an important part in the Union's ability to hold their position at the battle of Little Round Top. The engagement was part of the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania, July 1-3, 1863.
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About This Item
- Title: Letter from Sgt. Reuel Thomas to Gen. Joshua Chamberlain, 1895
- Creator: Reuel Thomas
- Creation Date: 1895-03-23
- Subject Date: 1895-03-23
- Location: Little Round Top, Gettysburg, PA
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 10, Box 1/3
- Collection: Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain correspondence
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- 20th Maine volunteers
- Battlegrounds--Pennsylvania--Gettysburg
- Chamberlain, Joshua Lawrence, 1828-1914--Correspondence
- Thomas, Reuel--Correspondence
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1864--Personal narratives
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