Contributed by Belfast Historical Society
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Lieutenant Alfred Emery Nickerson was born in Swanville. He enlisted with the 19th Maine Infantry Volunteers, Co. E, on July 16, 1862 and mustered out of service on May 31, 1865. He fought at many of the major battles, including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, and Appomattox.
In this letter to his wife, he mentions his brother Andrew, who also was a soldier in the same regiment.
At age 73, Alfred was one of the few remaining veterans from Waldo County to attend the Battle of Gettysburg semi-centennial exercises in July, 1913.
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About This Item
- Title: Lieutenant Alfred E. Nickerson letter, Swanville, 1862
- Creator: Alfred E. Nickerson
- Creation Date: 1862-10-17
- Subject Date: 1862
- Location: Swanville, Waldo County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 12 cm
- Local Code: 120045
- Object Type: Text and Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 19th (1862-1865)
- Soldiers
- Nickerson, Alfred Emery--Correspondence
- Nickerson family
- United States. Army-Military life
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives
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