Person/Organization: Thornton, Charles
Item 76620
Letter concerning charges against Gen. G. F. Shepley, 1865
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1865 Location: South Boston Media: Ink on paper
Item 74505
Capt. Appleton report on claim against U.S., Louisiana, 1862
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1862 Media: Ink on paper
Exhibit
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.
