Civil War (1861-1865)

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David Howe and other Lincolnville selectmen recommend William Coleman for commission
David Howe and other Lincolnville selectmen recommend William Coleman for commission
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Cavalry


Hannibal Hamlin recommends Joseph Phipps for 2nd Lieutenant
Hannibal Hamlin recommends Joseph Phipps for 2nd Lieutenant
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Cavalry


George A. Frost reports on deserters found by Mr. Tibbetts
George A. Frost reports on deserters found by Mr. Tibbetts
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Cavalry


H. Howard responds to Governor Washburn's inquiry about his parole status
H. Howard responds to Governor Washburn's inquiry about his parole status. Howard was an acting Federal surgeon taken prisoner while caring for the wounded, and he was released on parole by General Stonewall Jackson.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Cavalry


Edwin M. Reed and other members of the Kennebec Company of Cavalry request appointment of George Kimball as a commissioned officer
Edwin M. Reed and other members of the Kennebec Company of Cavalry request appointment of George Kimball as a commissioned office
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Cavalry



Colonel Mark Dunnell recommends Seth Hunkins for surgeon
Colonel Mark Dunnell recommends Seth C. Hunkins for surgeon of the regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Dunnell requests pants for the regiment
Colonel Dunnell pleads for pants for the regiment. "With regards to other things we will make no other complaints, but our need for pants is very dear, for we have men who cannot go outside their tents for want of pants to cover their nakedness."
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Sergeant-Major Frederic Speed writes about lack of supplies
Sergeant-Major Frederic Speed writes to Governor Washburn about lack of supplies and complains that it is unjust to have the officers sleep in tents with 16 privates.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Dunnell regarding objections to Dr. Buxton's appointment
Colonel Dunnell writes to unknown recipient but likely Governor Washburn regarding objections to Dr. Buxton's appointment. He states he has appointed Dr. Francis Warren of Biddeford as Assistant Surgeon.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment