Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
John Marshall Brown of Portland, with federal troops at Folly Island, South Carolina, wrote to his sister, Nellie (Ellen), discussing a change of command on the island and his hopes for some "distinction" as a result.
Federal troops occupied the island from 1863 to the end of the Civil War. It was primarily a base that housed troops and equipment. Troops housed there conducted the successful battle of Morris Island in 1863 in which federal troops captured Fort Wagner on Morris Island. That fort guarded Charleston Harbor.
Brown also discusses the conditions in his tent and a book he has read and recommends to his sister.
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About This Item
- Title: J.M. Brown to sister, Folly Island, S.C., 1864
- Creator: John Marshall Brown
- Creation Date: 1864-01-20
- Subject Date: 1864
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Locations:
- Folly Island, SC
- Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. S-602, Misc. Box 23/4
- Collection: John Marshall Brown correspondence
- Object Type: Text
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Brown, John Marshall, 1838-1907--Correspondence
- Clifford, Ellen Greeley Brown, 1841-1904--Correspondence
- Folly Island (S.C. : Island)
- Letters
- Military life
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives
- United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 20th (1862-1865)
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(207) 774-1822 x230
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