5th Maine Regiment

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P.B. Greene requests bounty payment for the family of William Brown
P.B. Greene requests bounty payment for the family of William Brown
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Melville Manson inquires when he should plan to join the regiment as assistant surgeon
Melville Manson inquires when he should plan to join the regiment as assistant surgeon as he needs to take his exams
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


John H. Willard responds to query about his Company affiliation
John H. Willard responds to query about his Company affiliation
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Edwards receives commission for Joseph Leavitt
Colonel Edwards receives commission for Joseph Leavitt
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Undated (circa 1861) - Henry Thomas requests reimbursement for recruiting Company G
Henry Thomas requests reimbursement from Adjutant General Hodsdon for recruiting costs paid out of pocket.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Undated - fragment of petition from Sergeant Cyrenus P. Stevens
Undated fragment of petition from Cyrenus P. Stevens.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Affidavit against Captain Josiah R. Brady
Affidavit against Captain Josiah R. Brady, signed by 2nd Lieutenant Nathan Walker. Walker states that Brady used disparaging language against other officers "showing an entire disrespect and contempt of said officers, and tending to induce insubordination and mutiny in the Regiment."
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


List of deserters
List of deserters sent to Adjutant General Hodsdon by Lieutenant George E. Atwood, with additional comment by George W. Dyer.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Mark Dunnell states the regiment will be ready by Wednesday
Colonel Mark Dunnell states the regiment will be ready by Wednesday.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


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."
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment