Military History
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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
Joshua Chamberlain writes to Governor Washburn
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Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain to Governor Washburn regarding premature rumors about his possible commission to command a new regiment.
"I beg your excellency to understand that these mortifying reports did not come from me."
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
Adelbert Ames reports on his pending departure
- Adelbert Ames reports that the advance guard of the Army of the Potomac has arrived in Hampton, Virginia, and that his pending departure from there may be a few days longer.
1862
Captain Hill reports arrival of Daniel W. Keene and Weston H. Keene for muster
- Captain Hill reports arrival of Daniel W. Keene and Weston H. Keene for muster.
1862
Lieutenant William W. Morrell writes General Hodsdon regarding enlistments and rejected men
- Lieutenant William W. Morrell writes General Hodsdon regarding enlistments and rejected men. Notes that Frederick A. Gushee and Elijah D. Gushee transferred from the (19th?) Regiment.
1862
Lysander Hill recommends Sergeant William K. Bickford for promotion
- Lysander Hill recommends Sergeant William K. Bickford for promotion.
1863
George G. Perceval requests a position as Assistant Surgeon
- Dr. George G. Percival, writing from Bellevue Hospital, requests a position as Assistant Surgeon.
1863
George W. Bosworth writes Governor Coburn regarding reports of mistreatment of soldiers by the Quartermaster
- George W. Bosworth writes Governor Coburn regarding reports of mistreatment of soldiers by the Quartermaster.
1863