Maine Memory Network

Ulysses S. Grant, ca. 1864

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1864 Media: Carte de visite

Ulysses S. Grant, ca. 1865

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1865 Media: Carte de visite

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.

Maine's 20th Regiment

The War was not going well for the Union and in the summer of 1862, when President Lincoln called for an additional 300,000 troops, it was not a surprise to see so many men enlist in an attempt to bring proper leadership into the Army.

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 129-142

"… 1872 presidential campaign -- the contest between Ulysses S. Grant, a Republican, and Horace Greeley, a Democrat/Liberal Republican."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 108-128

"… 1872 presidential campaign of Horace Greeley and Ulysses S. Grant consume much of this section. Martin's Republican and temperance views are clear…"