2nd Maine Regiment

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Jeremiah Fenno writes to Governor Washburn regarding the 2nd Maine Regiment band
Jeremiah Fenno of Bangor writes to Governor Washburn to inform him that the band is on its way to Washington, D.C. but that regretfully he cannot accompany them at this time due to an injury to his daughter. "I am sorry to be obliged to decline the offer to go to Washington with the Band – as it was what I very much desired – but the sad accident to my little girl, last Wednesday (the loss of an eye) keeps me at home a few days, very closely."
1861

Dr. McRuer writes to Governor Washburn about the poor health of Captain Burton
Dr. McRuer writes to Governor Washburn about the poor health of Captain Burton who is suffering from chronic bronchitis.
1861

Dr. Daniel McRuer writes to Governor Washburn expressing dismay at lack of surgeons
Dr. Daniel McRuer writes to Governor Washburn expressing dismay at lack of surgeons, regrets discontent within the regiment, and mentions Jefferson Davis.
1861

W.P. Wingate and others recommend Daniel White for Captain
W.P. Wingate, A.G. Wakefield, A.D. Manson, Ebenezer Fay, and S.P. Strickland recommend Daniel White of Bangor for Captain in the regiment.
1861

Daniel White requests passes
Daniel White, recruiting officer, requests passes from Adjutant General John Hodsdon.
1861

Mr. Nye asks Governor Washburn to remedy Colonel Robert's treatment of the teamsters
Mr. Nye asks Governor Washburn to remedy Colonel Robert's treatment of the teamsters, and threatens to expose Colonel Roberts "to the people of this State."
1861

Corporal William Eaton requests a transfer to the 6th Maine artillery unit
Corporal William Eaton writes to Governor Washburn and requests a transfer to the 6th Maine artillery unit.
1862

Brigadier General Fitz John Porter requests 260 men to fill the regiment
Brigadier General Fitz John Porter requests 260 men to fill the regiment
1862

G. P. Sewall recommends Sergeant D. Staples for promotion
G. P. Sewall recommends Sergeant D. Staples for promotion
1862

A. Leighton recommends Joseph Chamberlain for a commission in the 16th Regiment
A. Leighton recommends Corporal Joseph Chamberlain, of Company A, 2nd Maine Regiment, for a commission in the 16th Regiment or other. He is the son of Ira Chamberlain of Bangor.
1862