Civil War (1861-1865)

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Sumner Patten inquires about his pay
Sumner Patten inquires about his pay
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Cavalry


Sidney Perham and Josiah S. Hobbs recommend D. Porter Stowell for Lieutenant Colonel
Sidney Perham and Josiah S. Hobbs recommend D. Porter Stowell for Lieutenant Colonel
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Cavalry


Jonathan P. Cilley informs General Hodsdon that he is sending several recruits
Jonathan P. Cilley informs General Hodsdon that he is sending several recruits
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Cavalry



Louis Cowan writes that the appointment of Dr. Buxton would be detrimental to the regiment
Louis Cowan writes to Governor Washburn that the appointment of Dr. Buxton would be detrimental to the regiment, and that Dr. Warren is being unfairly treated.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Mark Dunnell complains that other regiments have taken supplies
Colonel Mark Dunnell complains that other regiments have taken supplies. "The First took our pants, our tents ... the 2nd took other articles."
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Adjutant General Hodsdon expresses annoyance at Sergeant Major Speeds's letter to the Governor
Adjutant General Hodsdon expresses annoyance at Sergeant Major Speeds's letter to the Governor. He is likely writing to Colonel Harding, Assistant Quarter Master. "It is ridiculous that the Gov. should be annoyed with a long letter about one or two tents."
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Governor Washburn asks Colonel Harding what the regiment still needs
Governor Washburn asks Colonel Harding what the regiment still needs for supplies, states that he understands he should not commission Captain Brady, and asks the Colonel to fill up the regiment and recover supplies given out to "men not likely to go." "You must manage this matter in the best way you can. It will give you some trouble, I fear."
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Dunnell seeks blanks for officers
Colonel Dunnell requests blanks for the regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Frederic Speed forwards his letter of acceptance to Colonel Neal Dow of the 13th Maine Regiment
Frederic Speed forwards his letter of acceptance to Colonel Neal Dow of the 13th Maine Regiment
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment