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 Letter Date Author Recipient From To
12655 Larry27 April 25, 1864 Meshach P. Larry Phebe Larry Brandy Station, VA Cumberland County, ME
12656 Larry28 April 28, 1864 Meshach P. Larry Phebe Larry Brandy Station, VA Cumberland County, ME
12657 Larry29 May 2, 1864 Meshach P. Larry Phebe Larry Brandy Station, VA Cumberland County, ME
12651 Larry23 October 18, 1864 Meshach P. Larry Phebe Larry Fairfax Station, VA Cumberland County, ME

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