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General Joshua L. Chamberlain and a Fatherhood Journey

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Sarah Kay Bierle

On October 18, 1864, Brigadier General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain wrote a letter to his wife, Frances Caroline. This letter – though written during the war period – is unique and gives a glimpse of fatherhood, rather than war. Chamberlain is … Continue reading →

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Fanny Chamberlain: Heroine In A General’s Love Story (Part 2)

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Sarah Kay Bierle

(This is Part 2 of an article published yesterday) July 17, 1863 My dear Fanny I was very much surprised to have a letter from you dated at New York. I have been writing you at Brunswick. I wrote you … Continue reading →

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Fanny Chamberlain: Heroine In A General’s Love Story (Part 1)

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Sarah Kay Bierle

The old man leaned on his cane, ignoring the aching war wound from decades before. It was such a beautiful day, and the walk had been pleasant, except for the last hundred yards. Maybe it’s just something about coming home … Continue reading →

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