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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 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

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

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

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 Achsah Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, June 8, 1862, Achsah Lemont

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

Letter from Achsah Lemont to her brother Frank L. Lemont, June 8, 1862. It contains a number of observations and occurrences from home about the weather, family life, the war, and the community. She gives special attention to the arrival of wounded soldiers from home (including a general) and the special attention given them because of their service, following which she remarks that she wishes her brother might be wounded so he could return home, but not out of animosity. Frank's younger sister Josie also writes a short section at the end of the letter to let him know of …

Letters From J.S. Lemont To Frank L. Lemont (Undated) 1862, J. S. Lemont

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

Two undated letters from J.S. Lemont to her son Frank L. Lemont. These letters were probably produced in Greene, Maine but there is no envelope or written evidence to solidly confirm this. They are also undated and most likely (as Bean writes in both his transcript and a piece of scrap paper) were written in late May or early June of 1862 based on the events mentioned in the letters. In the first letter she focuses mainly on her feelings about missing him and that the war was over, bearing a very sorrowful burden because of his being gone and …

Letter From Frank L. Lemont To Samuel R. Lemont, May 22, 1862, Frank L. Lemont

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

Letter from Frank L. Lemont to his father Samuel R. Lemont, May 22, 1862. In it he tells him of the grueling marches made each day to reach their current camp. Frank also relays information about the death of one Mr. Whittum's son, an account which contradicted the information previously conveyed in an earlier letter, along with information about the discharge of a soldier known to their family as Mr. Gould, the birthday of his sister Josie, his upcoming birthday and his concerns on the matter, and his observations of the weather in Virginia at the time.

Taken from the …

Letter From Achsah Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, May 16, 1862, Achsah Lemont

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

Letter from Achsah Lemont to her brother Frank L. Lemont May 16, 1862. In this letter she writes of life back in Maine and her waning enthusiasm for the war, especially because of how it has put her brother in danger. She mentions the death and funeral of someone they knew who died in the service of the Union and how distraught his family was, later commenting on the religious revival in their community and the state of the weather at the time. It is also important to note that Achsah states her brother sent her a four leaf clover …

Letter From Frank L. Lemont To J.S. Lemont, May 5, 1862, Frank L. Lemont

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

Letter from Frank L. Lemont to his mother J.S. Lemont, May 5, 1862. In it he tells her of the Siege of Yorktown and his experiences with battle along with other military matters. He also speaks of his worries and his health at present, wishing everyone back home well.

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

Letter From Augusta (Lemont?) To Frank L. Lemont, May 3, 1862, Augusta Lemont

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

This letter is from Augusta (Lemont?) to her cousin Frank L. Lemont, May 3, 1862. In it she comments on the tragedy of the war and that, though it is a necessity, it is certainly too painful and dreadful an event to take any kind of pleasure in seeing the country torn asunder. She also covers some of the events in the community and the changing of the season allowing many of them to enjoy the outdoors. In that letter she also included a pressed May-Flower.

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

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

Partial Undated Letter From Frank L. Lemont To J.S. (May-June 1862?), Frank L. Lemont

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

Partial undated letter from Frank L. Lemont to his mother J.S. Lemont sometime around May-June 1862. In it he tells her about several of the military engagements recently including some rather minor artillery shelling against Confederate positions across the Chickahoming, his visit to the hospital seeing Confederate prisoners wounded there (along with his own personal interpretation of not only their social status but their inferiority compared to Union soldiers) and also their manner of dress.

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

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 Achsah Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, April 20, 1862, Achsah Lemont

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

Letter from Achsah Lemont to her brother Frank L. Lemont, April 20, 1862. In it she discusses some of the latest goings on back home including the health of their sister Josie, the health of their grandparents, the weather in Maine, the news they received of the war thus far and her desire for the war to end and him to come home.

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

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

Letter From Frank L. Lemont To Samuel R. Lemont, March 15, 1862, Frank L. Lemont

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

Letter from Frank L. Lemont to his father Samuel R. Lemont, March 15, 1862. In it he speaks of their march to a new campground and the struggles faced by all in that process. He also details that some of the soldiers went to go to search for battlefield souvenirs due to their close proximity to Bull Run and Manassas.

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

Letter From Frank L. Lemont To Samuel R. Lemont, March 12, 1862, Frank L. Lemont

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

Letter from Frank L. Lemont to his father Samuel R. Lemont, March 12, 1862. In it he describes his life in the army and his views on the war at that point in time. He also makes note of his health.

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

Letter From Asaph Boyden To Almore Haskell, January 25, 1862, Asaph Boyden

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

Letter from Asaph Boyden to Almore Haskell, January 25, 1862. In it sends his condolences to Almore because of the passing of his brother and of the latest goings on at home, especially among the young folk. He passes on information about the stationing of some of his kinsmen and their current locations in the army, also remarking on Almore's own situation in the 1st Maine Cavalry and the hard winter in Augusta.

Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 279, f.50

Partial Undated Letter From Frank L. Lemont To Samuel R. Lemont (1862?), Frank L. Lemont

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

Partial undated letter from Frank L. Lemont to his father Samuel R. Lemont, most likely written in 1862. In this incomplete correspondence he indicates his great concern for his mother's health and the trouble befalling his father's business, lamenting that he cannot be home for either. He mentions that Captain Daggett may return home and that should he do so, there are a few things he would be grateful if they sent them with Daggett upon his return.

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

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