5th Maine Regiment

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Special Order 394 revoking Order 155 regarding Captain George W. Patch

1867

Colonel Edwards recommends Sergeant S.L. Johnson for promotion

1862

Louis Cowan writes that the appointment of Dr. Buxton would be detrimental to the regiment

Louis Cowan writes to Governor Washburn that the appointment of Dr. Buxton would be detrimental to the regiment, and that Dr. Warren is being unfairly treated.

1861

Colonel Mark Dunnell complains that other regiments have taken supplies

Colonel Mark Dunnell complains that other regiments have taken supplies. "The First took our pants, our tents ... the 2nd took other articles."

1861

Adjutant General Hodsdon expresses annoyance at Sergeant Major Speeds's letter to the Governor

Adjutant General Hodsdon expresses annoyance at Sergeant Major Speeds's letter to the Governor. He is likely writing to Colonel Harding, Assistant Quarter Master. "It is ridiculous that the Gov. should be annoyed with a long letter about one or two tents."

1861

Governor Washburn asks Colonel Harding what the regiment still needs

Governor Washburn asks Colonel Harding what the regiment still needs for supplies, states that he understands he should not commission Captain Brady, and asks the Colonel to fill up the regiment and recover supplies given out to "men not likely to go." "You must manage this matter in the best way you can. It will give you some trouble, I fear."

1861