Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Maine Governor Israel Washburn wrote to Brig. Gen. George F. Shipley in New Orleans in July 1862 to get suggestions for people to fill officer vacancies in the 12th Maine Regiment.
Shepley, a Portland lawyer, was commander of the 12th Maine before becoming commander of the 3rd Brigade, military commandant of New Orleans, and then military governor of Louisiana.
Washburn was hoping Shepley would be in Portland so the two could talk in person.
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About This Item
- Title: Israel Washburn to Brig. Gen. G.F. Shepley, 1862
- Creator: Israel Washburn
- Creation Date: 1862-07-29
- Subject Date: 1862
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Locations:
- Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- New Orleans, LA
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 20.3120.3 cm x 12.6 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 117, Box 1/8
- Collection: George Foster Shepley papers
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Recruiting and enlistment
- Military promotions
- Military service--1860-1870
- Military service, Voluntary
- Maine--Civil War, 1861-1865
- Career plateaus
- United States--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 12th (1861-1864)
- Advice
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