20th Maine Regiment

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John D. Lincoln recommends Joshua Chamberlain to Governor Israel Washburn
John D. Lincoln writes Governor Washburn recommending Chamberlain for a suitable position in the Maine Volunteers.

"I need not tell you that the prof is a gentleman and scholar but let me say that he is a man of energy and sense."

1862

Joshua Chamberlain acknowledges Governor Washburn's letter
Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain to Governor Israel Washburn, Jr., acknowledging receipt of his note and confirming appointment to meet Washburn in Augusta.
1862

Chamberlain recommends Charles Bennett
Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain recommending Bowdoin sophomore Charles Bennett for a commission.
1862

Dr. Houghton writes to Governor Washburn approving appointment of Dr. Bennett as assistant surgeon
Dr. Houghton writes to Governor Washburn approving appointment of Dr. Bennett as assistant surgeon
1862

C.P. Brown and others recommend Charles D. Gilmore for promotion
C.P. Brown and others recommend Charles D. Gilmore for promotion
1862

Major Ellis Spear inquires about recruiting
Major Ellis Spear inquires about recruiting
1864

Special Order 364 transferring David Patton and John Creighton to active service
Special Order 364 transferring David Patton and John Creighton to active service
1864

Major Ellis Spear writes to John Hodsdon regarding petitions for promotions
Major Ellis Spear writes to John Hodsdon regarding petitions for promotions
1864

Nathaniel Winslow requests a copy of his descriptive list
Private Nathaniel Winslow requests a copy of his descriptive list.
1862

Isaac Reed recommends James H. Stanwood for promotion
Isaac Reed recommends James H. Stanwood for promotion.
1862