Contributed by Sebago Historical Society
Description
In this letter to his wife, Miriam in Sebago, William Haley mentions his camp movements and states that “the boys are in good spirits” and that everyone expects the war is almost over.
He states that he has to feed his horses oats since there is no hay and he describes how the ambulances are outfitted.
He gives Miriam some advice about taking care of the farm oxen’s injured leg and he writes about his new plans for the garden.
Transcription
About This Item
- Title: William Haley Jr. letter to his wife Miriam, Winchester, Va., 1865
- Creator: William Haley, Jr.
- Creation Date: 1865-04-08
- Subject Date: 1865-04-08
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Locations:
- Convene, Sebago, Cumberland County, ME
- Winchester, VA
- Camp Russell, Winchester, VA
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 20.32 cm x 13 cm
- Local Code: W4.12
- Collection: Haley Family Letters
- Object Type: Text
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Haley, William H.--Correspondence
- Haley family
- Families--Maine--Sebago
- United States--Civil War, 1861-1865
- Maine--Civil War, 1861-1865
- Soldiers--Maine
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies
- United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 30th (1863-1865). Company E
- Maine--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Social aspects
- Letters
- Farms--Maine--Sebago
People
- Davis, Charles
- Dyer, Reuben
- Haley, John F.
- Haley, Miriam Pugsley
- Haley, Sarah D.
- Haley, William (Billy) W.
- Haley, Jr., William
- Haley, Sr., William
- Meserve, John
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Sebago Historical SocietyPO Box 59, Sebago, ME 04029
(207) 787-2489
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