Civil War (1861-1865)

Showing 2781 - 2790 of 4637 Records

Lieutenant Adelbert Ames requests a regimental command
Lieutenant Adelbert Ames requests a regimental command.
1862

Lieutenant Adelbert Ames accepts position as Colonel
Lieutenant Adelbert Ames accepts position as Colonel.
1862

Lorenzo Hall and A. Pray request transfer from the General Hospital to Maine
Lorenzo Hall and A. Pray request transfer from the US General Hospital in Fort Schyler, New York to Maine
1863

G.W. Carleton writes Governor Coburn regarding a commission in the USCT
G.W. Carleton writes Governor Coburn regarding a commission in the US Colored Troops.
1863

Caleb Sanborn inquires why his son Mattson C. Sanborn's commission was revoked
Caleb Sanborn inquires why his son Mattson C. Sanborn's commission was revoked.
1863

Grenville Baker requests a captain's commission in the USCT
Grenville Baker requests a captain's commission in the United States Colored Troops.
1863

S.L. Milliken recommends Sergeant White for promotion
S.L. Milliken recommends Sergeant Russell White for promotion.
1863

Colonel Ames reports that 18 commissions have been received
Colonel Ames reports that 18 commissions have been received
1863

Colonel Ames announces his promotion to US Brigadier General and recommends Chamberlain, Gilmore, and Spear for promotion
Colonel Ames announces his promotion to US Brigadier General and that he will be leaving the regiment. He recommends Joshua Chamberlain assume the role of Colonel of the regiment, and suggests Charles Gilmore, and Ellis Spear for promotion.
1863

Colonel Strong Vincent recommends Captain Prentiss M. Fogler for promotion
Colonel Strong Vincent of the 83rd Pennsylvania recommends Captain Prentiss M. Fogler for promotion. Vincent became known for his bravery at Little Round Top, where he was mortally wounded.
1863