5th Maine Regiment

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Petition of officers to Governor Washburn for supplies for the regiment
Petition of officers to Governor Washburn for supplies for the regiment, which were all lost in the retreat from Manassas. "Having exhausted all our patience in awaiting some action in regard to the matter by the authorities here, we humbly pray your Excellency to see that those brave hearted, patriotic men, who have left all the comforts of home and the society of families and friends at the call of their country,...to be treated as men, as soldiers, and not as beasts."
1861

Albion Harris and other officers of Company G recommend Frank G. Patterson for promotion
Albion Harris and other officers of Company G recommend Frank G. Patterson for promotion
1861

Petition of members of the regiment in favor of promotions of officers
Petition of members of the regiment in favor of promotions of Hamlin T. Buckman, Burbank Spiller, and Charles H. Packard for officers.
1861

Petition by Captain Henry Millett and others for the promotion of Fife Major William H. Hall
Petition by Captain Henry Millett and others for the promotion of Fife Major William H. Hall
1862