George Henry Nye papers, 1848-1866.

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George Henry Nye papers, 1848-1866.

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Requests for appointments, letters of recommendation, appointments, general orders, clothing and equippage reports, and official and private correspondence, including letters to and from his wife Charlotte A. (Hussey) Nye.

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Maine Historical Society Library

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