20th Maine Regiment
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S.L. Carleton requests the discharge of Rufus Heath, Company G, who is only sixteen
- S.L. Carleton requests the discharge of Rufus Heath, Company G, who is only sixteen.
1862
Lee Strickland requests commission for son Charles from Governor Washburn
- Lee Strickland requests commission for son Charles from Governor Washburn
1863
Warren Sheldon requests a recommendation as police detective
- Warren Sheldon of Company G, 20th Maine Regiment, requests Govenor Coburn's recommendation for police detective as he is disabled and not fit for service.
1863
Chamberlain writes to Gov. Coburn regarding candidates for surgeon
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Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain to Governor Abner Coburn. Discusses candidates for regimental surgeon; other regimental matters including 2nd Maine transfers and possible trouble with drafted conscripts.
"I trust we can manage them with enough skill and prudence to save them from desertion and its inevitable consequence -- shooting. I don't want any of that business with Maine men."
1863
Chamberlain recommends Lt. James Nichols for a Cavalry commission
- Chamberlain writes to Governor Samuel Cony recommending Lt. James H. Nichols for appointment in a cavalry regiment.
1864
Special Order 145 honorably discharging Lieutenant D.M. Overlock
- Special Order 145 honorably discharging Lieutenant D.M. Overlock
1865
Dr. A. Backus requests information whether Benjamin G. Foster, Company B, survived imprisonment in Libby Prison
- Dr. A. Backus requests information whether Benjamin G. Foster, Company B, survived imprisonment in Libby Prison
1865
Charles Gilmore responds to Adjutant General Hodsdon's request for his military biography
- Charles Gilmore responds to Adjutant General Hodsdon's request for his military biography
1865
Luther French solicits a position as chaplain in the regiment
- Luther French solicits position as chaplain in the regiment
1861
Mr. A. Simpson recommends Charles Gilmore for promotion
- Mr. A. Simpson recommends Charles Gilmore for promotion
1862