Contributed by Fort Kent Public Library
Description
This four-page letter (the last page is missing), was written by a Civil War soldier from Washington, D.C., home to Fort Kent.
The soldiers describes the newly forming battalions, local news of the area and some comments on the unhealthy complexions of the young women.
He also discusses slaves, the flying of the flag over the capitol building, and the driving of mules.
The letter is attributed to Joseph Harney Thibodeau, godchild of Joseph Nadeau, a founder of Fort Kent.
Transcription
About This Item
- Title: Civil War soldier's letter home, Oct. 1861
- Creator: Joseph Harney Thibodeau
- Creation Date: 1861-10-12
- Subject Date: 1861-10-12
-
Locations:
- Washington, DC
- Fort Kent, Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 24.7 cm x 19.7 cm
- Object Type: Text
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Slavery
- Manuscripts
- Slaves
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives
- Mules
- Letters
- Flags
People
Other Keywords
For more information about this item, contact:
Fort Kent Public Library1 Monument Square, Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-3048
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.
