2nd Maine Regiment

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1861-08-16 Dr. Daniel McRuer reports to Governor Washburn on the disorganization of the 2nd Regiment
Dr. Daniel McRuer reports to Governor Washburn on the disorganization of the 2nd Regiment and the lack of food, clothing, medical care, and shelter. "Their clothing is in a very ragged condition...their food I found to be very bad indeed...it was both mouldy and weevily...the poor sick soldiers are obliged to sleep on the damp ground..."
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1861-08-30 Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Roberts replies to John Hodgkins regarding discharge of his son
Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Roberts replies to John Hodgkins regarding discharge of his son.
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Dr. S.B. Morrison informs Governor Washburn of the condition of the regiment
Dr. S.B. Morrison informs Governor Washburn of the condition of the regiment and that Dr. Allen has renegotiated his contract for medical services. He also mentions the donation of blankets and clothing by ladies of Bangor.
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Elias B. Collins recommends promotion and transfer of Cyrus A. Washburn
Elias B. Collins recommends promotion and transfer of Cyrus A. Washburn
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D.F. Kelleher expresses dismay at disbanding the Irish Company
D.F. Kelleher writes to Governor Israel Washburn, stating that the disbanding of the Irish Company caused dissatisfaction and asks that they may have honorable discharges.
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W. J. Currier requests a pass to the 2nd Regiment
W. J. Currier requests a pass to the 2nd Regiment from Governor Washburn.
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Lieutenant J.W. Adams requests a promotion to captain and transfer to the 18th Maine Regiment
Lieutenant J.W. Adams requests a promotion to captain and transfer to the 18th Maine Regiment.
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S.K. Devereux recommends Corporal Richard Tibbetts for promotion to 2nd lieutenant
S.K. Devereux recommends Corporal Richard Tibbetts for promotion to 2nd lieutenant.
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Hannibal Hamlin requests the promotion of John Bridges' son
Hannibal Hamlin requests the promotion of John Bridges' son.
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William Barton recommends Leonard D. Carver for a commission in the Colored Troops
William Barton recommends Leonard D. Carver for a commission in the Colored Troops
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