1st Maine Heavy Artillery

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Luther Brown of Sheepscot inquires about death of his son Webster Brown
Luther Brown of Sheepscot inquires about death of his son Webster Brown. [died of wounds May 19, 1864]
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


H. Richardson recommends appointment of George Oakes as Lieutenant
H. Richardson recommends appointment of George Oakes as Lieutenant
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Israel Washburn writes to Governor Coburn recommending James M. Neal for Lieutenant in the USCT
Israel Washburn writes to Governor Coburn recommending James M. Neal for Lieutenant in the USCT
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Colonel Thomas H. Talbot recommends Sergeant Albert G. Abbott for lieutenant position in USCT
Colonel Thomas H. Talbot recommends Sergeant Albert G. Abbott for lieutenant position in US Colored Troops
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Hannah M. Gilman requests contact information of regimental surgeons and death certificate for her husband Edward
Hannah M. Gilman requests contact information of regimental surgeons and death certificate for her husband Edward
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Hudson Sawyer inquires about position as commissioned officer
Hudson Sawyer inquires about position as commissioned officer
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery



Zemro Smith and other commissioned officers request that Governor Coburn appoint Major Shepherd to lead the regiment, saying the appointment of Thomas Talbot "would be fatal in its results"
Captain Zemro Smith and other commissioned officers request that Governor Coburn appoint Major Shepherd to lead the regiment, saying the appointment of Thomas Talbot "would be fatal in its results," citing his lack of military ability, lack of respect and confidence of officers, and physical incapacity.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Major Russell B. Shepherd explains the regiment has no confidence in Lt. Colonel Talbot's military ability
Major Russell B. Shepherd explains the regiment has no confidence in Lt. Colonel Thomas H. Talbot's military ability
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Captain George Sabine sends the returns for Company K
Captain George Sabine sends the returns for Company K
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery