Maine Memory Network

Letter concerning reburial of soldier, Hampden, 1864

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1864-10-12 Location: Arlington Media: Ink on paper

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David Brown's letter from Sebago to John L Hodsdon, 1862

Contributed by: Sebago Historical Society Date: 1862-09-29 Location: Sebago Media: Ink on paper

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Home Ties: Sebago During the Civil War

Letters to and from Sebago soldiers who served in the Civil War show concern on both sides about farms and other issues at home as well as concern from the home front about soldiers' well-being.

The Sanitary Commission: Meeting Needs of Soldiers, Families

The Sanitary Commission, formed soon after the Civil War began in the spring of 1861, dealt with the health, relief needs, and morale of soldiers and their families. The Maine Agency helped families and soldiers with everything from furloughs to getting new socks.