Military History
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Senator John Bridges writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon inquiring about Wardwell's papers
- Senator John Bridges writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon inquiring about Wardwell's papers.
1861
Colonel Charles Roberts informs Governor Washburn of promotions, and the capture of some of the regiment while on picket duty
- Colonel Charles Roberts informs Governor Washburn of promotions, and the capture of some of the regiment while on picket duty, including Sumner Kittridge, Captain Sampson, Otis Whitcomb, and Thomas Rice.
1861
A.D. Harlow, leader of the 2nd Maine Regiment band, requests uniforms from Governor Washburn
- A.D. Harlow, leader of the 2nd Regiment band, informs Governor Washburn the musicians are ready to depart from Bangor but lack uniforms.
1861
Captain Rinaldo B. Wiggin supports transfer of H.P. Crowell to another regiment
- Captain Rinaldo B. Wiggin writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon in support of the transfer and promotion of H.P. Crowell to active service in another regiment.
1861
Colonel Jameson reports to the Governor that the 2nd Regiment has left for Fairfax, Virginia
- Colonel Jameson reports to Governor Israel Washburn, Jr. that the men of the 2nd Regiment have departed for Fairfax attached to the division under General Tyler of Connecticut. He reports that the knapsacks are finally of satisfactory quality and that there are several recruits that are unfit for service and will be sent home.
1861
Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Roberts recommends Dr. Jordan for service
- Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Roberts writes to Governor Israel Washburn from Camp Rice in Arlington, Virginia to recommend Dr. Jordan for service.
1861
Augustus C. Hamlin dispels rumors about his cowardice in battle
- Augustus Hamlin writes to an unidentified person (likely Governor Washburn) to address rumors about him fleeing the Manassas battlefield.
1861
J.H. Macomber writes to Governor Washburn inquiring about term of service
- J.H. Macomber writes to Governor Washburn for clarification on the length of service of the regiment.
1861
1861-08-22 John E. Leavitt requests discharge from the regiment
- John Leavitt writes from Arlington, Virginia to a Mr. Harding requesting that he be discharged from duty as he did not obtain his mother's permission to enlist.
1861
1861-08-30 Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Roberts replies to John Hodgkins regarding discharge of his son
- Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Roberts replies to John Hodgkins regarding discharge of his son.
1861