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Pvt. John E. Stewart of Columbia was 23 when he enlisted in Co. G of the 6th Maine Infantry in July 1861. Many members of the 6th Maine were from Washington County.
Stewart wrote frequently to Samantha Leighton -- his future wife. The end of this letter is missing.
Stewart discussed being on guard duty in the cold weather -- and being homesick. He also wrote about the possibility of England aiding the Confederacy.
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About This Item
- Title: Pvt. John Stewart letter from Lewinsville, Virginia, 1861
- Creator: John E. Stewart
- Creation Date: 1861
- Subject Date: 1861
- Location: Lewinsville, VA
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. S-7336, Misc. Box 255/9
- Collection: John E. Stewart correspondence to Samantha Leighton
- Object Type: Text and Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Military life--Virginia--Lewinsville
- United States--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 6th (1861-1864)
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