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
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