5th Maine Regiment

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


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


Colonel Dunnell seeks blanks for officers
Colonel Dunnell requests blanks for the regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Frederic Speed forwards his letter of acceptance to Colonel Neal Dow of the 13th Maine Regiment
Frederic Speed forwards his letter of acceptance to Colonel Neal Dow of the 13th Maine Regiment
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


John Ray inquires about the welfare of his son George R.
John Ray inquires about the welfare of his son George R.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Mr. Kimball recommends Captain Edwards for Major or Lieutenant Colonel
Mr. Kimball recommends Captain Edwards for Major or Lieutenant Colonel
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Mark Dunnell forwards questions about bounty payments to General Hodsdon
Mark Dunnell forwards questions about bounty payments to General Hodsdon
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Lieutenant Cyrus Wormell writes Governor Washburn about recruits and deserters
Lieutenant Cyrus Wormell writes Governor Washburn about recruits and deserters
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Undated (circa 1861) - Joseph W. Sawyer recommends Sergeant James G. Sanborn for Lieutenant
Joseph W. Sawyer recommends Sergeant James G. Sanborn for Lieutenant
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Dunnell and officers of the regiment request denial of commission for Josiah Brady
Colonel Dunnell and officers of the regiment request denial of commission for Josiah Brady, stating he lacks discipline, speaks publicly against other officers, and is "wholly unfit for the post he now holds..."
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment