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Letter From Achsah Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, December 21, 1862, Achsah Lemont
Letter From Achsah Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, December 21, 1862, Achsah Lemont
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from Augusta Lemont to her brother Frank L. Lemont, December 21, 1862. In it she expresses her relief that he was not wounded or killed at Fredericksburg but laments that the war seemingly has come to no real conclusion and that all the life lost on the battlefield was a terrible waste. Turning from such grim statements she remarks on the weather and life in Lewiston especially the happy times spent with her friends marveling over some fashion presented by a friend in town.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.8
Company Ordinance Request, 1862 December 19, E M. Curtis
Company Ordinance Request, 1862 December 19, E M. Curtis
Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters
No abstract provided.
Company Ordinance Request, 1862 December 19, L O'Brien
Company Ordinance Request, 1862 December 19, L O'Brien
Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters
No abstract provided.
Letter From Frank L. Lemont To J.S. Lemont, December 15, 1862, Frank L. Lemont
Letter From Frank L. Lemont To J.S. Lemont, December 15, 1862, Frank L. Lemont
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from Frank L. Lemont to his mother J.S. Lemont, December 15, 1862. In it he tells of his experience fighting at Fredericksburg and how the regiment during that time failed to take any casualties but yet it still made a deep impression on him and his fellow soldiers forced to take shelter from the enemy cannon fire. Frank also remarks that he cared little for Achsah constantly telling him of marriages and engagements.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.5
Letter From Frank L. Lemont To J.S. Lemont, December 9, 1862, Frank L. Lemont
Letter From Frank L. Lemont To J.S. Lemont, December 9, 1862, Frank L. Lemont
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from Frank L. Lemont to his mother J.S. Lemont, December 9, 1862. Frank writes his mother wishing her well and hoping to find out more about life in Maine and the status of the family, regretting not being able to be home at such a trying time in his mother's life.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.5
Letter From Achsah And J.S. Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, December 7, 1862, Achsah Lemont, J. S. Lemont
Letter From Achsah And J.S. Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, December 7, 1862, Achsah Lemont, J. S. Lemont
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from Acsah Lemont and J.S. Lemont to Frank L. Lemont, December 7, 1862. The bulk of both entries deals mostly with their new life in Lewiston and the culture there. They also discuss the state of the family and the weather, specifically the health of J.S. Lemont regarding a sore on her arm that as yet had not healed by the time they sent this correspondence.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.8
Company Ordinance Request 1862, November 22, Daniel O'Sullivan
Company Ordinance Request 1862, November 22, Daniel O'Sullivan
Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters
No abstract provided.
Letter From Achsah Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, November 16, 1862, Achsah J. Lemont
Letter From Achsah Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, November 16, 1862, Achsah J. Lemont
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from Achsah Lemont to her brother Frank L. Lemont, November 16, 1862. In this letter she discusses his health, their move to a new home, the planting of potatoes, and the death someone known to the Family down in Tennessee.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.8
Letter From J.S. Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, November 10, 1862, J. S. Lemont
Letter From J.S. Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, November 10, 1862, J. S. Lemont
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from J.S. Lemont to her son Frank L. Lemont, November 10, 1862. In it she relates the latest news from home about the family and the community, specifically that one George Merrill died from fever and that his family now mourns his death. Due to this, and the continued preparations for the move to Lewiston it has certainly acted as a bit of black cloud over the family.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.8
Letter From Frank L. Lemont To J.S. Lemont, November 7, 1862, Frank L. Lemont
Letter From Frank L. Lemont To J.S. Lemont, November 7, 1862, Frank L. Lemont
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from Frank L. Lemont to his mother J.S. Lemont, November 7, 1862. In it he encourages his mother and urges her to stay strong through the difficult times, especially in the face of new danger with a potential battle on the horizon near Richmond. He also queries about the little things going on at home and his desire to hear more from his sisters.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.5
Letter From Achsah Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, November 2, 1862, Achsah Lemont
Letter From Achsah Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, November 2, 1862, Achsah Lemont
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from Achsah to her brother Frank L. Lemont, November 2, 1862. In it she mostly speaks of the events at home and the continuing strain of the war on their family and how much it pains them that he can't be at home. She also mentions their plans to move and that their harvest moved from Greene down to Lewiston in accordance with their preemptive transition to life there.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.8
Letter From Frank L. Lemont To J.S. Lemont, November 2, 1862, Frank L. Lemont
Letter From Frank L. Lemont To J.S. Lemont, November 2, 1862, Frank L. Lemont
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from Frank L. Lemont to his mother J.S. Lemont, November 2, 1862. In it he relates multiple subjects including the latest military movements into Virginia, his concerns for the future both financially and physically, and his desire to help his mother in such a hard time moving from Greene, ME to Lewiston.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.5
Letter From J.S. Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, October 29, 1862, J. S. Lemont
Letter From J.S. Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, October 29, 1862, J. S. Lemont
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from J.S. Lemont to her son Frank L. Lemont, October 29, 1862. In it she expresses her thanks that he was received so well by his regiment but also the sorrow with the death of her husband and that he can't be home to help take care of the affairs moving from Greene to Lewiston. She also tells of the harvest and the growing preparations for the move, as well as the latest news from the family.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.8
Letter From John H. Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated October 25, 1862, John H. Patterson
Letter From John H. Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated October 25, 1862, John H. Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
John H. Patterson wrote this letter to his mother from Oxford on October 25, 1862. In the letter he talks about happenings at school and about a social event he attended at the home of Miss Mary Hall.
Letter From Frank L. Lemont To J.S. Lemont, October 24, 1862, Frank L. Lemont
Letter From Frank L. Lemont To J.S. Lemont, October 24, 1862, Frank L. Lemont
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from Frank L. Lemont to his mother J.S. Lemont, October 24, 1862. In it he tells her of his current situation returning to the regiment since he was wounded and went home on leave, and that his standing remains the same as it had when he left, perhaps even stronger because of his trials. He also encourages his mother to stay strong in such a hard time with her husband (his father) now deceased and the estate needing to be dealt with.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.5
Letter From Viola Adams To John L. Ham, October 14, (1862?), Viola Adams
Letter From Viola Adams To John L. Ham, October 14, (1862?), Viola Adams
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from Viola Adams to John L. Ham, October 14, (1862?). In it she scolds Ham for not writing a longer letter and briefs him on the latest events at home, including her schooling. She inquires as to his opinion on army life and requests he write her a longer response, lest he be subjected to later haunting.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 279, f.65
Letter From Frank L. Lemont To J.S. Lemont, October 13, 1862, Frank L. Lemont
Letter From Frank L. Lemont To J.S. Lemont, October 13, 1862, Frank L. Lemont
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from Frank L. Lemont to his mother J.S. Lemont, October 13, 1862. In it he updates her on his current situation returning to his regiment after staying with her for a short time (more than likely keeping her company in such a hard time with his father being ill) including that he was well received by his comrades in the 5th Maine upon his return and that his mental state has improved greatly knowing this. Frank also discusses his emotions and feelings having to leave his mother yet he admits his duty is penultimate.
Taken from the Paul W. …
Letter From Electa (Lemont?) To Frank L. Lemont, October 6, 1862, Electa Lemont
Letter From Electa (Lemont?) To Frank L. Lemont, October 6, 1862, Electa Lemont
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from Electa (Lemont?) to Frank L. Lemont, October 6, 1862. In it she laments his absence away from the family and tells of the latest events in the family.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.8
Letter From E. Kirby Smith To Braxton Bragg, Edmund Kirby-Smith
Letter From E. Kirby Smith To Braxton Bragg, Edmund Kirby-Smith
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Confederate Major General E. Kirby Smith writes to General Braxton Bragg regarding the positioning of the units under his command in Lexington, Kentucky, close to Ohio and Indiana and also about the condition, positioning, and movements of the Union opposition forces. Smith also
Paymaster Ordinance To Thomas W. Cahill, William Fitch
Paymaster Ordinance To Thomas W. Cahill, William Fitch
Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters
No abstract provided.
Letter To Nellie Cahill, 1862 August 24, Thomas W. Cahill
Letter To Nellie Cahill, 1862 August 24, Thomas W. Cahill
Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters
No abstract provided.
Letter From Robert Patterson To Colonel J. F. Harrison On August 7, 1862, Robert Patterson
Letter From Robert Patterson To Colonel J. F. Harrison On August 7, 1862, Robert Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Robert Patterson wrote this letter to Colonel J. F. Harrison from Army headquarters in Sperryville, Virginia on August 7, 1862. In the letter he complains about Colonel Schliech and his method of appointing officers based on personal acquaintance and friendship rather than competence, and says he will probably not receive one under the Colonel's command. Robert also talks disparagingly about the way the North handles the Volunteer Service system. Lastly, he says they will be marching to Madison soon.
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson On August 2, 1862, Robert Patterson
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson On August 2, 1862, Robert Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Robert Patterson writes to his father Jefferson on August 2, 1862 from Army headquarters in Sperryville. Robert expresses dissatisfaction with his regiment and tells his father he has mailed a letter of recommendation given him and hopes to receive an appointment in another regiment. He also mentions a letter published in the Cincinnati Gazette which made disparaging remarks about the Union soldiers.
Letter From Frank L. Lemont To J.S. Lemont, July 29, 1862, Frank L. Lemont
Letter From Frank L. Lemont To J.S. Lemont, July 29, 1862, Frank L. Lemont
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from Frank L. Lemont to his mother J.S. Lemont, July 29, 1862. Frank speaks of his misgivings about being wounded and desire to be well and free to move about again, especially with turmoil at home, noted by the mention of his father being ill. Along these lines he mentions as well that he will do everything in his power to return home, even deserting the army or sending in his resignation.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.5
Letter From A.S. Daggett To Frank L. Lemont, July 28, 1862, A. S. Daggett
Letter From A.S. Daggett To Frank L. Lemont, July 28, 1862, A. S. Daggett
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from A.S. Daggett to Frank L. Lemont, July 28, 1862. In it he tells Frank of the actions performed after his untimely injury on the battlefield and the current state of the regiment. Daggett also tells Frank of his correspondence with Frank's family and his wish that once his wounds heal, he would be able to go and visit them for a short while.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.8
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson On July 24, 1862, Robert Patterson
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson On July 24, 1862, Robert Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Robert Patterson wrote this letter to his father, Jefferson Patterson, on July 24, 1862 from Army headquarters in Sperryville, Virginia. In the letter he writes about infantry, cavalry and artillery being on the move and complains about Colonel Schliech and his method of appointing officers based on personal acquaintance and friendship rather than competence. He closes by saying they will be heading to Culpepper soon.
Letter Written To Julia Patterson From Her Niece, Lilly, On July 20, 1862, Lilly
Letter Written To Julia Patterson From Her Niece, Lilly, On July 20, 1862, Lilly
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written to Julia Patterson by her niece, Lilly, on July 20, 1862. In the letter she discusses their recent visit with family and friends in Cincinnati and Louisville, and their return home to Paducah.
Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On July 17, 1862, Stephen Patterson
Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On July 17, 1862, Stephen Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written by Stephen Patterson to his mother Julia on July 17, 1862. He mentions good health and satisfaction with his present location. He also mentions several times in the letter his wish to have a commission in his Uncle Charlie's regiment.
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson On July 16, 1862, Robert Patterson
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson On July 16, 1862, Robert Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Robert Patterson wrote this letter to his father, Jefferson Patterson, on July 16, 1862 from Army headquarters in Sperryville, Virginia. In the letter he writes about the shortage of food rations and reports of large Rebel forces in Richmond and Gordonsville.
Letter From A.S. Daggett To Samuel R. Lemont, July 6, 1862, A. S. Daggett
Letter From A.S. Daggett To Samuel R. Lemont, July 6, 1862, A. S. Daggett
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from Captain A.S. Daggett to Samuel R. Lemont, July 6, 1862. Daggett wrote to Samuel Lemont to inform him that his son received wounds in a recent battle and that the last two letters sent to him did not make it in time. He then relayed the circumstances surrounding Frank's injuries received during battle and that soon he may be able to return to the field.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.5