Civil War (1861-1865)

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S. Cary writes Governor Washburn about promoting his son
S. Cary writes Governor Washburn about promoting his son
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Cavalry


Lieutenant Cyrus Wormell writes Governor Washburn about recruits and deserters
Lieutenant Cyrus Wormell writes Governor Washburn about recruits and deserters
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Undated (circa 1861) - Joseph W. Sawyer recommends Sergeant James G. Sanborn for Lieutenant
Joseph W. Sawyer recommends Sergeant James G. Sanborn for Lieutenant
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Lieutenant Colonel Douty petitions that the regiment join General Banks' command
Lieutenant Colonel Douty petitions that the regiment join General Banks' command
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Cavalry


S.H. Dale introduces Sydney W. Thaxter to General Hodsdon
S.H. Dale introduces Sydney W. Thaxter to General Hodsdon
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Cavalry


Thomas H. Talbot recommends Walstein Phillips and Jarvis E. Stevens for appointments
Thomas H. Talbot recommends Walstein Phillips and Jarvis E. Stevens for appointments
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Cavalry


Undated - William D. Elliot and members of Company K recommend Captain Prince for promotion
William D. Elliot and members of Company K recommend Captain Prince for promotion
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Cavalry


Affidavit against Captain Josiah R. Brady
Affidavit against Captain Josiah R. Brady, signed by Captain Edward W. Thompson and addressed to Governor Washburn. Thompson reports Brady's language and conduct "unbecoming an officer and a gentleman."
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Dunnell and officers of the regiment request denial of commission for Josiah Brady
Colonel Dunnell and officers of the regiment request denial of commission for Josiah Brady, stating he lacks discipline, speaks publicly against other officers, and is "wholly unfit for the post he now holds..."
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Richard C. Shannon recommends Corporal Charles H. Dow of Company H for promotion
R.C. Shannon recommends Corporal Charles H. Dow of Company H for promotion
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment