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Alvin Haynes of Mattawamkeag wrote to Co. George F. Shepley of the 12th Maine Infantry Volunteers in December 1861 recommending his brother-in-law, D.B. Chesley, as a solider in whom Shepley could place confidence.
David B. Chesley of Lincoln was 19 when he enlisted on Nov. 15, 1861 as a sergeant in Co. F of the 12th Maine. He was later promoted to full lieutenant.
Alvin Haynes, a lawyer, was close to 60 years old and wrote, "were I not quite so old I would be with you..."
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About This Item
- Title: Recommendation of soldier, Mattawamkeag, 1861
- Creator: Alvin Haynes
- Creation Date: 1862-12-22
- Subject Date: 1862-12-22
- Location: Mattawamkeag, Penobscot County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 20.2 cm x 12.6 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 117, Box 1/1
- Collection: George Foster Shepley papers
- Object Type: Text
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- Maine--Civil War, 1861-1865
- Military service, Voluntary
- Military service--1860-1870
- United States--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 12th (1861-1864) Company F
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