Class Year
2006
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Description
This collection contains twenty-one Civil War era letters, ranging from 1862-1865, written by Adin Thayer of the 16th Maine. Most of his letters are written to family members prior to his capture and imprisonment in the Confederate prison camp in Salisbury, North Carolina. The final letter in the collection is dated April 26th, 1865 and is addressed to Thayer’s father from Sgt. William Fennelly, of the 16th Maine informing him of his son’s death.
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Publication Date
June 2006
Keywords
Civil War, 16th Maine, Waterville, Maine, Battle of Gettysburg, Prisoner of War, Belle Isle Prison, Richmond, Overland Campaign, Petersburg, Battle of Weldon Railroad, Confederate Prison Camp
Disciplines
History | Military History | United States History
Copyright Note
This finding aid appears in Gettysburg College's institutional repository by permission of the copyright owner for personal use, not for redistribution.
Recommended Citation
Gwinn, Christopher M., "MS-072: Adin B. Thayer, Co. B, 16th Maine Volunteer Infantry." (June 2006). Special Collections and College Archives Finding Aids. Special Collection and College Archives, Musselman Library, Gettysburg College.
Document Type
Finding Aid