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Letter From W.B. Rice To Mrs. Harriet L. Rand, July 31, 1861, Harriet L. Rand

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

Letter from W.B. Rice to his sister Louisa, July 31, 1861. In it he tells her of his life in the army and the conditions they faced since the outbreak of the war, though the reality of the situation and the brutality of the battlefield caused him enough disturbance to not include any information about his experiences at Bull Run.

Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 279, f.44

Letter From Frank L. Lemont To J.S. Lemont, July 8, 1861, Frank L. Lemont

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

Letter from Frank L. Lemont to his mother J.S. Lemont, July 8, 1861. In it he tells her of the weather and their current situation in camp near Washington. He indicates that a battle is to be expected in the near future and passes along rumors that the battle ahead should be short, decisive, and end the war swiftly but he himself chooses instead to worry less about that outcome because it is not in his power to read the future.

Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.5

Letter From Frank L. Lemont To J.S. Lemont And Samuel R. Lemont, June 30, 1861, Frank L. Lemont

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

Letter from Frank L. Lemont to J.S. Lemont and Samuel R. Lemont, June 30, 1861. In it he mostly tells his family of their long journey to Washington amid the preparations for war, including the numerous parades and interactions with locals on their way from Maine, down through Boston to Washington. He wishes the family well and that they not worry excessively over his situation.

Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.5

Diary Of Jack P. Myers, Jack P. Myers

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

A transcript of a Civil War diary prepared by one of Jack P. Myers' grandsons. The diary covers the dates May 2 to October 8, 1861.

Digitized from Box 278, folder 27.

The collection includes only the transcription, not an original diary.

Charles A. Pitchner Letters, Charles A. Pitchner

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

Two letters addressed to "Friend Wales" written by Charles A. Pitcher, the first from Boston, August 8, 1861, and the second from San Francisco, 18(?). The first letter mentions a planned trip to visit Wales and family in Maine. Images of the original letters and typed transcriptions are included in the file.

Digitized from Box 279, folder 31.

Samuel Yeaton Letters, Samuel Yeaton

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

Letters written by a Civil War soldier stationed in Virginia to friend Lot E. Keen of Buckfield, Maine. Letters range in date from 1861-1865. Typed transcriptions are included after each letter.

Digitized from Box 279, folder 26.