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Lieutenant Spurling sends the report of Company D

1862

Samuel H. Pillsbury tenders a military company for active service

Samuel H. Pillsbury tenders a military company for active service.

1861

Letter to Adjutant General Hodsdon from Drummond regarding recruitments

Letter requesting that Mark H. Dunnell's company join the 5th Regiment.

1861

Colonel Dunnell regarding objections to Dr. Buxton's appointment

Colonel Dunnell writes to unknown recipient but likely Governor Washburn regarding objections to Dr. Buxton's appointment. He states he has appointed Dr. Francis Warren of Biddeford as Assistant Surgeon.

1861

Petition of officers to Governor Washburn for supplies for the regiment

Petition of officers to Governor Washburn for supplies for the regiment, which were all lost in the retreat from Manassas. "Having exhausted all our patience in awaiting some action in regard to the matter by the authorities here, we humbly pray your Excellency to see that those brave hearted, patriotic men, who have left all the comforts of home and the society of families and friends at the call of their country,...to be treated as men, as soldiers, and not as beasts."

1861

Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Ilsley returns results of elections of officers

Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Ilsley returns results of elections of officers to Governor Washburn and recommends that the commission for Frederic Speed be issued without delay.

1861