Letters, 1849-1877.

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Letters, 1849-1877.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/51499241

The collection of letters include 3 letters written between February and August 1864. One is addressed to Balkam's wife from "Mitchell's Station". The others concern Balkam's request for a leave of absence and are addressed "near Petersburg". There is an undated letter written to Uriah Balkam from his wife, Anne; two letters to Anne Balkam written after Uriah's death concerning sale of their house; and one letter written from New Orleans in 1849 from Anne to her mother.

8 letters (0.25 linear ft.)

Bates College Library, George and Helen Ladd Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7638719

Bates College Library, George and Helen Ladd Library

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United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 16th (1862-1865)

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Regiment saw service at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Mine Run, the Wilderness, and Petersburg. In April 1865, the regiment joined in the pursuit of Lee's forces to Appomattox Court House, after which it returned to Washington, D.C., where it was mustered out on June 5, 1865. From the description of 16th Maine Volunteers muster roll, 1865 Apr. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 166428740 ...

Balkam, U. (Uriah), 1812-1874

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Uriah Balkam served as a pastor in various Maine churches during the mid-nineteenth century. Balkam also served as Chaplain of the 16th Maine Regiment during the campaign of 1864 in northern Virginia. He was married twice; his second wife was Anne S. Longfellow. From the description of Letters, 1849-1877. (Bates College Library). WorldCat record id: 51499241 ...