Civil War (1861-1865)

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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.

#Correspondence

Type: OBJECT
Collection: 20th Maine Regiment

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.

#Correspondence

Type: OBJECT
Collection: 20th Maine Regiment

Charles Gilmore requests a promotion for himself and Joshua Chamberlain

Charles Gilmore requests a promotion for himself and Joshua Chamberlain since Colonel Ames was promoted to Brigadier General and was reassigned to the 1st Division, 11th Corps.

#Correspondence

Type: OBJECT
Collection: 20th Maine Regiment

William Ludwig, Benjamin French and Edward Cassidy request furloughs

William Ludwig, Benjamin French and Edward Cassidy at the Cotton Factory Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, request furloughs for illness.

#Correspondence

Type: OBJECT
Collection: 20th Maine Regiment

Frank L. Grindle and Ezra B. Harden inquire about re-enlistment and furlough

#Correspondence

Type: OBJECT
Collection: 20th Maine Regiment

Captain Atherton W. Clark sends the July 1863 regimental return

Captain A.W. Clark sends the July 1863 regimental return

#Correspondence

Type: OBJECT
Collection: 20th Maine Regiment

Chamberlain writes to Governor Coburn on behalf of the men of the 2nd Regiment

#Correspondence

Type: OBJECT
Collection: 20th Maine Regiment

Chamberlain to Governor Cony regarding Captain Fogler

Letter from Chamberlain to Governor Cony - recommends Captain P.M. Fogler for promotion and writes of his own recovery and the upcoming national election. "I long to be in the field again doing my part to keep the old flag up, with all its stars."