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Colonel Ames announces his promotion to US Brigadier General and recommends Chamberlain, Gilmore, and Spear for promotion
Colonel Ames announces his promotion to US Brigadier General and that he will be leaving the regiment. He recommends Joshua Chamberlain assume the role of Colonel of the regiment, and suggests Charles Gilmore, and Ellis Spear for promotion.
1863

Colonel Strong Vincent recommends Captain Prentiss M. Fogler for promotion
Colonel Strong Vincent of the 83rd Pennsylvania recommends Captain Prentiss M. Fogler for promotion. Vincent became known for his bravery at Little Round Top, where he was mortally wounded.
1863

Charles Gilmore requests a promotion for himself and Joshua Chamberlain
Charles Gilmore requests a promotion for himself and Joshua Chamberlain since Colonel Ames was promoted to Brigadier General and was reassigned to the 1st Division, 11th Corps.
1863

William Ludwig, Benjamin French and Edward Cassidy request furloughs
William Ludwig, Benjamin French and Edward Cassidy at the Cotton Factory Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, request furloughs for illness.
1863

Frank L. Grindle and Ezra B. Harden inquire about re-enlistment and furlough
Frank L. Grindle and Ezra B. Harden inquire about re-enlistment and furlough
1863

Captain Atherton W. Clark sends the July 1863 regimental return
Captain A.W. Clark sends the July 1863 regimental return
1863


Chamberlain to Governor Cony regarding Captain Fogler
Letter from Chamberlain to Governor Cony - recommends Captain P.M. Fogler for promotion and writes of his own recovery and the upcoming national election. "I long to be in the field again doing my part to keep the old flag up, with all its stars."
1864

Job Lord and town officials of Winterport and Frankfort recommend the promotion of Albert E. Fernald to lieutenant
Job Lord and town officials of Winterport and Frankfort recommend the promotion of Albert E. Fernald to lieutenant
1864

Samuel Dale requests Daniel Howard Royal be placed in town quota and inquires about Gilbert Connelly
Samuel Dale requests Daniel Howard Royal be placed in Bangor town quota and inquires about Gilbert Connelly
1864