Maine Memory Network

Dorcas Fair, Appalachian Club, Buxton, 1912

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1912 Location: Buxton Media: Photographic print

Soldier's request to be sent home, Washington, 1864

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

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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.

Lt. Charles Bridges: Getting Ahead in the Army

Sgt. Charles Bridges of Co. B of the 2nd Maine Infantry was close to the end of his two years' enlistment in early 1863 when he took advantage of an opportunity for advancement by seeking and getting a commission as an officer in the 3rd Regiment U.S. Volunteers.