5th Maine Regiment

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Samuel Munson writes Governor Washburn for a promotion

#Correspondence

Type: OBJECT
Collection: 5th Maine Regiment

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.

#Correspondence

Type: OBJECT
Collection: 5th Maine Regiment

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."

#Correspondence

Type: OBJECT
Collection: 5th Maine Regiment

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."

#Correspondence

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."