Military History
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Petition from officers requesting discharge of the regiment due to lack of clothing and mutiny
- Petition from Colonel Charles Roberts and other officers to Governor Israel Washburn requesting the discharge of the regiment due to lack of clothing, ill health of the soldiers, and mutiny. He states that 58 men refused service and were sent by General Scott to the Dry Tortugas in the Gulf of Mexico as punishment.
1861
Willis Patten writes to Governor Washburn offering his services
- Willis Patten of New York City writes to Governor Israel Washburn offering his services to assist Maine troops en route.
1861
Doctor Daniel McRuer offers his medical services
- Dr. Daniel McRuer writes to Governor Israel Washburn offering his services as Army surgeon.
1861
Thomas Smith informs General J.H. Butler of a deserter in Old Town
- Thomas Hoskins informs General J.H. Butler of the presence of a deserter named H. B Lawrence.
1861
1861-06-12 John E. Godfrey requests Governor Washburn write to the Secretary of War on behalf of Edward L. Appleton
- John Godfrey writes to Governor Washburn, requesting he send a letter to the Secretary of War to ask for the position of Lieutenant for Edward Appleton.
1861
1861-08-31 Lieutenant Colonel Charles Roberts suggests officers for election in regiment
- Lieutenant Colonel Charles Roberts writes to Governor Israel Washburn, Jr. to suggest officers for election in the 2nd Regiment.
1861
Charles E. Phillips writes to Governor Washburn to suggest Samuel Hinckley for 2nd Lieutenant
- Charles E. Phillips writes to Governor Washburn to suggest Samuel B. Hinckley for 2nd Lieutenant of the regiment.
1861
Daniel White inquires whether a regiment to serve until spring would be accepted
- Daniel White inquires of Governor Israel Washburn whether a regiment to serve until spring would be accepted, because the men cannot serve the full three year term.
1861
Colonel Jameson writes to Governor Washburn regarding complaints within the regiment
- Colonel Jameson writes to Governor Washburn regarding complaints within the regiment, and to request more men, uniforms, and musicians
1861
Daniel F. Billings request a return to his regiment
- Daniel F. Billings writes to Colonel Wilde to request a return to the 2nd Regiment after he was detained by illness
1861