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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
Date
Summer 6-30-1861
Rights and Access Note
Rights assessment remains the responsibility of the researcher. No known restrictions on publication. For information about the process and fees for obtaining higher resolution scans or another file format, contact Special Collections.
City
Meridian Hill, Washington, D.C.
Keywords
Environment, Civil War, Home Front, letters, letter from the front, Frank L. Lemont, 5th Maine Volunteers
Disciplines
Military History | Social History
Recommended Citation
Lemont, Frank L., "Letter from Frank L. Lemont to J.S. Lemont and Samuel R. Lemont, June 30, 1861" (1861). Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers. Item 60.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/paul_bean_papers/60
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Comments
Included in the PDF is a scan of Bean's typed transcription of this letter. A modern transcription has been included for the benefit of the researcher.