Civil War (1861-1865)

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1861-08-16 Dr. Daniel McRuer reports to Governor Washburn on the disorganization of the 2nd Regiment
Dr. Daniel McRuer reports to Governor Washburn on the disorganization of the 2nd Regiment and the lack of food, clothing, medical care, and shelter. "Their clothing is in a very ragged condition...their food I found to be very bad indeed...it was both mouldy and weevily...the poor sick soldiers are obliged to sleep on the damp ground..."
1861

Colonel Jameson writes to Governor Washburn to request 350 additional men and supplies
Colonel Jameson writes to Governor Washburn to request 350 additional men and supplies.
1861

Dr. S.B. Morrison writes to Governor Washburn that he is very ill in Douglas Hospital
Dr. S.B. Morrison writes to Governor Washburn that he is very ill in Douglas Hospital following the battle at Hanover Court House.
1862

J.H. Macomber, Phineas Tolman, and John S. Sampson recommend Lewis R. Haskell for promotion
J.H. Macomber, Phineas Tolman, and John S. Sampson recommend Lewis R. Haskell for promotion
1862

Elijah W. Hasey requests a commission for his son William H. H. Hasey in the 18th Regiment
Elijah W. Hasey requests a commission for his son William H. H. Hasey in the 18th Regiment.
1862

Rufus Dwinal recommends Colonel Charles W. Roberts for promotion
Rufus Dwinal of Bangor writes to Governor Israel Washburn to recommend Colonel Charles W. Roberts for promotion.
1862

Major Daniel Chaplin accepts his commission as a colonel in the 18th Maine Regiment
Major Daniel Chaplin accepts his commission as a colonel in the 18th Maine Regiment.
1862

Extract of Special Order 159 regarding the discharge of Reverend John F. Mines
Extract of Special Order 159 regarding the discharge of Reverend John F. Mines.
1862

Private George Holt requests a commission from Governor Washburn
Private George Holt requests a commission from Governor Washburn.
1862

Captain R.B. Wiggin recommends Samuel Nash for promotion
Captain R.B. Wiggin recommends Samuel Nash for promotion to Quartermaster.
1862