Meshach P. Larry

First Name: Meshach
Middle Name(s): P.
Last Name: Larry
Unit: 
Co. H, 17th Maine Infantry
Rank: 
private
Residence (County): 
Cumberland County, ME
Biography: 

Meshach P. Larry (b. ca. 1833) was a blacksmith from Windham, Cumberland County, Maine. He mustered into service as a private in Co. H, 17th Maine Infantry on August 18, 1862 and was killed in action at the Battle of the Wilderness on May 6, 1864. Most of his letters were written to his sister, Phebe.

Authored Letters

Displaying 26 - 29 of 29
ID Lettersort descending Date Author Recipient From To
12631 Larry6 October 20, 1862 Meshach P. Larry Phebe Larry MD Penobscot County, ME
12633 Larry7 November 1, 1862 Meshach P. Larry Phebe Larry Leesburg, VA Penobscot County, ME
12634 Larry8 November 3, 1862 Meshach P. Larry Friends
12636 Larry9 November 7, 1862 Meshach P. Larry Unknown VA

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