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Brown, Jesse (1844-1933) to Maria Brown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.15.19 Author/Creator: Brown, Jesse (1844-1933) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 October 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 18.1 x 22.4 cm. Order a Copy

Finds no excitement in the upcoming election, though they may send soldiers home to vote. Hopes to see her before long.

Brown enlisted as a private. On 10 December 1861 he was transferred to the K Company, Maine 18th Infantry, and a year later was transferred to the K Company, Maine 1st Heavy Artillery. He also served in the C Company, Maine Coast Guard. Brown was wounded 18 June 1864 in Petersburg.

Brown, Jesse, 1844-1933

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