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Item 65152

Soldier inquiry on canceled furlough, Washington, 1864

Soldier inquiry on canceled furlough, Washington, 1864

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1864-10-31 Location: Washington Media: Ink on paper

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Item 65095

Sister's plea for furlough for brother, 1864

Sister's plea for furlough for brother, 1864

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1864 Location: Freedom; Washington Media: Ink on paper

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Item 60550

Cyrus McBride letter on election, Washington, D.C., 1863

Cyrus McBride letter on election, Washington, D.C., 1863

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1864 Location: Washington Media: Ink on paper

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Maine Soldiers' Relief Association card, Washington, ca. 1863

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.