Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Serving as a 1st Lieutenant in Co. E of the 31st Maine Infantry, John P. Sheahan reported to his father in Dennysville about a battle near Petersburg and his conduct as an officer.
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About This Item
- Title: John P. Sheahan on nearing Petersburg, 1864
- Creator: John P. Sheahan
- Creation Date: 1864-06-18
- Subject Date: 1864
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Locations:
- Petersburg, VA
- Dennysville, Washington County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 32.4 cm x 20 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 184, Box 1/9
- Collection: John Parris Sheahan papers
- Object Type: Text
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- Letters
- Sheahan, John Parris, 1844?-1894--Military service
- Sheahan, John Parris--Correspondence
- Soldiers--Maine
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives
- United States. Army. Maine Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)
- United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 31st (1864-1865)
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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