John Parris Sheahan papers, 1862-1865.

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John Parris Sheahan papers, 1862-1865.

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Letters, diaries, journals, and other Civil War papers consisting primarily of letters to his parents containing vivid descriptions of his military experiences and views on the war; also included are his commission and discharge papers, as well as carefully executed sketches of the battle lines at Petersburg, and of the cell-block of the Confederate military prison at Columbia, S.C., where he was prisoner of war.

.5 linear ft. (166 items)

Maine Historical Society Library

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United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 31st (1864-1865)

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Confederate states of America. Army

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The Savannah Ordnance Depot, Savannah, Georgia, was organized as a field depot during the Civil War. In April 1864, it became the Savannah Arsenal under the supervision of the Chief of Ordnance. From the description of Savannah Ordnance Depot employment roll, 1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477938 The Confederate States of America Army may have created the position of Purchasing Commissary of Subsistence to oversee the distribution of food and other supplies to the Co...

United States. Army. Maine Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)

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Sheahan, John Parris, 1844?-1894

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Resident of Dennysville, Me.; served with 1st Maine Cavalry and 31st Maine Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. From the description of John Parris Sheahan papers, 1862-1865. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70979395 ...