5th Maine Regiment

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Colonel Dunnell requests pants for the regiment

Colonel Dunnell pleads for pants for the regiment. "With regards to other things we will make no other complaints, but our need for pants is very dear, for we have men who cannot go outside their tents for want of pants to cover their nakedness."

1861

Sergeant-Major Frederic Speed writes about lack of supplies

Sergeant-Major Frederic Speed writes to Governor Washburn about lack of supplies and complains that it is unjust to have the officers sleep in tents with 16 privates.

1861

Colonel Dunnell regarding objections to Dr. Buxton's appointment

Colonel Dunnell writes to unknown recipient but likely Governor Washburn regarding objections to Dr. Buxton's appointment. He states he has appointed Dr. Francis Warren of Biddeford as Assistant Surgeon.

1861

Lieutenant W. H. Watson requests new commissions for himself and officers

Lieutenant W. H. Watson requests new commissions for himself and officers as theirs were in the baggage that was lost at the Battle of Manassas.

1861

Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Ilsley returns results of elections of officers

Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Ilsley returns results of elections of officers to Governor Washburn and recommends that the commission for Frederic Speed be issued without delay.

1861