2nd Maine Regiment

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Thomas Smith informs General J.H. Butler of a deserter in Old Town
Thomas Hoskins informs General J.H. Butler of the presence of a deserter named H. B Lawrence.
1861

Dr. Augustus Hamlin requests a revolver for Dr. Allen and offers to bring deserter to Washington, D.C.
Dr. Augustus C. Hamlin writes to unknown person (likely Governor Washburn or Adjutant General Hodsdon) requesting revolvers for regimental staff as theirs were stolen. He also offers to transport deserters John Roach and Mr. Willet to Washington.
1861

Petition from officers requesting discharge of the regiment due to lack of clothing and mutiny
Petition from Colonel Charles Roberts and other officers to Governor Israel Washburn requesting the discharge of the regiment due to lack of clothing, ill health of the soldiers, and mutiny. He states that 58 men refused service and were sent by General Scott to the Dry Tortugas in the Gulf of Mexico as punishment.
1861

Colonel Charles Roberts writes to Governor Washburn requesting immediate discharge of the 2nd Regiment
Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Roberts writes a confidential appeal to Governor Israel Washburn for the discharge of the 2nd Regiment. "I cannot consistently, with my present feelings and views, remain in command of this regiment - disorganised & ruptured as it now is..."
1861

William C. Hammatt requests that his son be given a position that does not "herd him with the vulgar"
William C. Hammatt writes to Governor Israel Washburn and requests that his son be given a position that does not "herd him with the vulgar."
1861

1861-08-28 1st Lieutenant George W. Brown writes to Governor Washburn regarding Major Gardiner's accusations
First Lieutenant George W. Brown writes to Governor Washburn regarding Major Gardiner's accusations against him. Gardiner accused him of taking a fee to procure a town bounty for another soldier.
1861

Colonel Charles Roberts makes recommendations for regimental promotions
Colonel Charles Roberts makes recommendations for regimental promotions to Adjutant General John L. Hodsdon. He recommends the promotion of Albion P. Wilson, Daniel Chaplin, and George W. Brown.
1861

R.D. Palmer solicits appointment as a surgeon though not a graduate
R.D. Palmer writes to Governor Washburn to request a position as an assistant surgeon even though he is not a graduate.
1861

W. H. McGillis urges the regiment be filled
W.H. McGillis writes to John [Hodsdon?] to suggest that the regiment be filled as soon as possible.
1861

Lieutenant J.W. Adams requests position in regular Army instead of volunteers
Lieutenant J.W. Adams requests position in regular Army instead of volunteers.
1861