Contributed by Maine Historical Society
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Capt. Charles C.G. Thornton of Co. C of the 12th Maine Regiment wrote to Gen. George F. Shepley, military governor of Louisiana and former commander of the 12th Maine, about his application to be detailed to Shepley's staff.
He wrote, "The desire to occupy the splendid position you so kindly offered me is so strong that if you should find the detail made or advise me to return under the circumstances, I shall not be able to refuse ..."
Thornton was from of Scarborough.
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About This Item
- Title: Capt. Thornton to Gen. Shepley on assignment, Baton Rouge, 1863
- Creator: Charles C.G. Thornton
- Creation Date: 1863-03-02
- Subject Date: 1863
- Location: Baton Rouge, LA
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 25 cm x 20.1 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 117, Box 3/1
- Collection: George Foster Shepley papers
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Career plateaus
- Maine--Civil War, 1861-1865
- Military promotions
- Military service, Voluntary
- Military service--1860-1870
- Recruiting and enlistment
- United States--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 12th (1861-1864)
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