Keywords: Potomac River
Item 68015
Witham letter urging Charles Cole to join army, 1862
Contributed by: John Micavich through Sebago Historical Society Date: 1862-05-06 Location: Sebago; Washington Media: Ink on paper
Item 100447
Camp Seward, Arlington Heights, Virginia, 1862
Contributed by: Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Date: 1862 Location: Arlington Heights Media: Ink on paper
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Christmas, a Christian holiday observed by many Mainers, has a very public, seasonal face that makes it visible to those of all beliefs.
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John P. Sheahan, 1st Maine Cavalry, 31st Maine Infantry
John P. Sheahan of Dennysville served in the 1st Maine Cavalry from August 1862 until March 1864 when he was commissioned as a lieutenant in Co. E of the 31st Maine Infantry. His letters reveal much about the life of a soldier, including political views and thoughts about the war.
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Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 1 of 4
"They were encamped overlooking the Potomac and Alexandria Rivers near Franconia, in Fairfax County, Virginia two months after their involvement at…"
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Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 2 of 4
"… you may rest assured that the Grand army of the Potomac is to be recruited and filled up to its former strength, and that no hostile demonstrations…"
