Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Joseph Baker of Augusta wrote to Brig. Gen. George F. Shepley, military governor of Louisiana and former commander of the 12th Maine Regiment, asking him to intercede to release John Frazier from his duties with the 12th Maine because he was needed at home.
John Frazier of Portland, who, according to the letter, had studied law in Shepley's office, enlisted in Co. B of the 12th Maine at age 19 in November 1861.
His father, John A. Frazier, later enlisted in the 12th Maine and was ill at the General Hospital in Augusta. The father, through Baker, argued that the son was needed at home and that the son's duty had changed since he enlisted and was "less desirable to him."
Writing on the back notes that Shepley could not effect a discharge with a surgeon's determination of disability.
Transcription
About This Item
- Title: Letter seeking release of soldier from duty, Augusta, 1863
- Creator: Joseph Baker
- Creation Date: 1863-01-01
- Subject Date: 1863-01-01
-
Locations:
- Augusta, Kennebec County, ME
- New Orleans, LA
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 20.8 cm x 12.7 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 117, Box 2/11
- Collection: George Foster Shepley papers
- Object Type: Text
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Recruiting & enlistment--1860-1870
- Military service, Voluntary
- Military service--1860-1870
- United States--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Civilian relief
- Military discharge
People
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
Website
Use of this Item is not restricted by copyright and/or related rights, but the holding organization is contractually obligated to limit use. For more information, please contact the contributing organization. However, watermarked Maine Memory Network images may be used for educational purposes.
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.
