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Maine Civil War Veteran’s Appreciation Certificate


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carrabassett

I’m traveling for work and picked this up at a local antique shop. Guy said he just got this out of an old house yesterday (looks like it came from a barn!). Thought it was pretty cool even though it’s not usually my era of collecting. I like the facsimile signature of Joshua Chamberlain along with his picture.

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cylekostello

Neat find, 

Looks like it's for George P Meader. HDS' ACW database had this info about Meader, not sure how much you knew already but figured it was worth sharing. 

 

 

George P. Meader
 

Residence Stoneham ME; 23 years old. Enlisted on 12/16/1863 as a Private. On 12/16/1863 he mustered into "G" Co. ME 29th Infantry He was discharged for wounds on 8/12/1865 He was listed as: * Wounded 10/19/1864 Cedar Creek, VA (Severely wounded in left leg, amputated)

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carrabassett

Wow, that’s awesome! I hadn’t done any research so that’s great information. Thanks very much!  Jim

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Old Crow 1986
15 hours ago, carrabassett said:

Thought it was pretty cool even though it’s not usually my era of collecting.

 

I t-r-y and keep my collection focused.  BUT...anything associated with Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain - I somehow, someway would have the funds and space for that!

 

Great find!  Thanks for sharing.

 

(and credit for an assist goes to cylekostello for finding the information on Private Meader)

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Nice find to a soldier with a great/ tragic history.

 

Agree anything Chamberlain is desirable.  Too bad he didn't hand sign these!

 

Scott

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