Civil War (1861-1865)

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Brigadier General Fitz John Porter requests 260 men to fill the regiment
Brigadier General Fitz John Porter requests 260 men to fill the regiment
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Cyrus Hamlin recommends Lieutenant W.H. Mudgett for promotion
Cyrus Hamlin recommends Lieutenant W.H. Mudgett for promotion.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Dr. Daniel McRuer writes to Governor Washburn expressing dismay at lack of surgeons
Dr. Daniel McRuer writes to Governor Washburn expressing dismay at lack of surgeons, regrets discontent within the regiment, and mentions Jefferson Davis.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Dr. Daniel McRuer submits his resignation to Governor Washburn
Dr. Daniel McRuer submits his resignation, effective September 1, 1861, to Governor Israel Washburn, Jr.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Lieutenant Colonel George Varney writes to Governor Washburn to refuse the command of the 7th Regiment
Lieutenant Colonel George Varney writes to Governor Washburn to refuse the command of the 7th Regiment, citing his loyalty to and happiness with the 2nd Maine Regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Thomas Trickey recommends his son for 2nd Lieutenant in Company A
Thomas Trickey of Bangor writes to Governor Washburn and recommends his son for 2nd Lieutenant in Company A.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Colonel Charles W. Roberts recommends officers for promotion
Colonel Charles W. Roberts writes to an unidentified person (likely Governor Washburn) to recommend several officers for promotion following the resignation and honorable discharge of Captain Meinecke.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment