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Joshua Chamberlain's application for commission
Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain to Governor Washburn of Maine, offering his services for the war and requesting a commission.

"I have always been interested in military matters, and what I do not know in that line, I know how to learn."

1862

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

Colonel Moses Lakeman writes Adjutant General Hodsdon
Colonel Moses Lakeman writes Adjutant General Hodsdon
1864

Colonel Howard makes recommendations for promotions
Colonel Howard makes recommendations for promotions
1861

Asa W. Wildes regarding Mr. Taylor recruiting against orders
Asa W. Wildes regarding Mr. Taylor recruiting for the Kennebec Company against orders
1862

Noah Woods requests certification that Lieutenant George W. Edwards is dead
Noah Woods requests certification that Lieutenant George W. Edwards is dead
1864