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Person/Organization: Joyce, Laurens

Historical Items

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Item 75479

Laurens Joyce request for troop command, Florida, 1863

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1863 Location: New Orleans; Barrancas Media: Ink on paper

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Item 75484

Capt. Joyce letter on Black troops, 1863

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1863 Location: New Orleans; Barrancas Media: Ink on paper

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Item 75480

Recommendation for Laurens Joyce appointment, Florida, 1863

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1963 Location: New Orleans Media: Ink on paper

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George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator

George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.