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Major Frank S. Nickerson writes Governor Washburn about condition of the regiment
Major Frank S. Nickerson writes Governor Washburn about the condition of the regiment
1861

Major Nickerson writes the Governor about half the regiment refusing duty
Major Nickerson writes the Governor about half the regiment refusing duty
1861

Colonel Berry forwards a list of officers for promotion
Colonel Berry forwards a list of officers for promotion
1861

Frederick E. Shaw recommends Augustus C. Hamlin for recruiting officer
Letter from Frederick Shaw to unidentified person recommending Augustus Choate Hamlin for recruiting officer from Bangor. Hamlin served throughout the Civil War as Surgeon General.
1861

J. Varney requests information for claims on a will
J. Varney writes to an unidentified person requesting information on behalf of a soldier named George, who is writing his will since he will be absent in service in the 2nd Regiment
1861

William K. McGillis writes to Governor Washburn stating the 2nd Regiment is ready to depart
William K. McGillis writes to Governor Washburn asking him to give Colonel Jameson's company the order to depart.
1861

Barnes Allen writes to Governor Washburn regarding supply of lint
Barnes Allen of Bangor writes to Governor Washburn regarding effort of area ladies to pack hospital supplies, and offers names of suppliers of ready-made "lint." "Lint" was a term for flax, but more generally, linen scraped into a soft substance, and used for dressing wounds and sores.
1861

A.D. Harlow writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon explaining the poor state of the regiment
A.D. Harlow writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon explaining the poor state of the regiment.
1861

John Bridges requests commission for Luther Mudgett in the 9th Regiment
John Bridges writes to Governor Washburn requesting a commission in the 9th Regiment for Luther Mudgett of Stockton.
1861

S.B. Morrison informs Governor Washburn of his arrival in Virginia
S.B. Morrison informs Governor Washburn of his arrival at the 2nd Regiment encampment at Fort Corcoran in Virginia.
1861