Person/Organization: Washburn Jr., Israel
Item 100681
Israel Washburn on Republicanism, Augusta, 1862
Contributed by: Washburn Norlands Living History Center Date: 1862-01-28 Location: Augusta Media: Ink on paper
Item 100486
Proclamation for a Day of Public Humiliation, Fasting, and Prayer, Augusta, 1862
Contributed by: Janet Gill through Washburn Norlands Living History Center Date: 1862-04-10 Location: Augusta Media: Ink on paper
Exhibit
Members of the Washburn family of Livermore participated in the Civil War in a variety of ways -- from Caroline at the homefront, to Samuel at sea, Elihu, as a Congressman from Illinois, and Israel governor of Maine. The family had considerable influence politically on several fronts.
Story
Rev James Wells Appointment as Chaplain for Maine in Civil War
by David Woodward
Certificate for Rev. Wells commissioned by Gov. Israel Washburn Jr. to serve in Maine 11th Regiment
