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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
Letter From Samuel R. Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, July 1, 1862, Samuel R. Lemont
Letter From Samuel R. Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, July 1, 1862, Samuel R. Lemont
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from Samuel R. Lemont to his son Frank L. Lemont, July 1, 1862. In it he expresses his anxiety over Frank's current situation since they received news of a battle recently fought near Frank's regiment and that it is unclear what has happened. Samuel also notes that the family is doing well and that the weather has become rather erratic as of late, being rather hot and then changing to almost freezing weather with the appearance of a Nor'easter before he sent the letter.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.8
Letter From Samuel R. Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, June 24, 1862, Samuel R. Lemont
Letter From Samuel R. Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, June 24, 1862, Samuel R. Lemont
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from Samuel R. Lemont to his son Frank L. Lemont, June 24, 1862. In it he remarks that he and the family are concerned since Frank had not written for a while, including that their health is good as usual and that they constantly pray for his safety, especially because they are fearful that he and his unit engaged in a fierce battle. He also mentions the weather back in Maine and the state of their grass crop.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.8
Letter From Samuel R. Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, June 10, 1862, Samuel R. Lemont
Letter From Samuel R. Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, June 10, 1862, Samuel R. Lemont
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from Samuel R. Lemont to his son Frank L. Lemont, June 10, 1862. Samuel comments on the state of the war and how close his son is to the conflict without being embroiled in battle, though certainly engagement is at this time unavoidable.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.8
Letter From Samuel R. Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, May 2, 1862, Samuel R. Lemont
Letter From Samuel R. Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, May 2, 1862, Samuel R. Lemont
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from Samuel R. Lemont to his son Frank L. Lemont, May 2, 1862. In it he remarks on the state of the mail and how so few letters are reaching his son and that there is little else to report on due to the great number of letters written in such a short period of time. Samuel also makes mention that a local newspaperman requested the use of Frank's letters in the Lewiston "Daley Journal" [sic].
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.8
Letter From Samuel R. Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, April 29, 1862, Samuel R. Lemont
Letter From Samuel R. Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, April 29, 1862, Samuel R. Lemont
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from Samuel R. Lemont to his son Frank L. Lemont, April 29, 1862. In it he comments on the state of the war and his hopes that his son will continue to be courageous and stay safe should he be engaged in battle with Confederate forces. Samuel also comments on the state of the family and local goings on.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.8
Letter From Samuel R. Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, April 16, 1862, Samuel R. Lemont
Letter From Samuel R. Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, April 16, 1862, Samuel R. Lemont
Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers
Letter from Samuel R. Lemont to his son Frank L. Lemont, April 16, 1862. In it he mostly comments on the state of their family and life in Maine with his absence.
Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.8