Military History

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Colonel Mark H. Dunnell opposes the appointment of Dr. Buxton as Assistant Surgeon
Col. Mark Dunnell writes to Dr. Alonzo Garcelon stating that he must oppose Dr. Buxton for surgeon of the 5th Maine as his officers are "greatly opposed to Dr. B."
1861

Colonel Dunnell appoints Francis Warren as assistant surgeon
Colonel Dunnell informs Governor Washburn of his appointment of Francis G. Warren as assistant surgeon.
1861

Colonel Mark Dunnell writes that the regiment is eager to leave for Washington
Colonel Mark Dunnell writes to Governor Washburn that the regiment is eager to leave for Washington, and that 930 hats, shoes, pants, frock coats, etc. will be needed. He also inquires about horses and wagons.
1861

Colonel Dunnell requests the surgeon's services and supply of pay and descriptive rolls
Colonel Dunnell requests the surgeon's services and supply of pay and descriptive rolls as the regiment will begin marching in a few days.
1861

Lincoln Radford says his accounts as Assistant Commisary of Subsistence are ready for audit
Lincoln Radford says his accounts as Assistant Commisary of Subsistence are ready for audit.
1861

S.B. Cartiten supports commission for Josiah R. Brady in the 7th Regiment
S.B. Cartiten supports commission for Josiah R. Brady in the 7th Regiment.
1861

Captain Reuben Sawyer requests new commissions for himself and officers
Captain Reuben Sawyer requests new commissions for himself and fellow officers, as theirs were in the luggage that was lost at the Battle of Manassas. He also requests a complete copy of the descriptive roll which was lost along with all the company books and paperwork.
1861

Petition of Lieutenant Colonel Ilsley and other officers for commission of Adelbert B. Twitchell as Quartermaster
Petition of Lieutenant Colonel Ilsley and other officers for commission of Adelbert B. Twitchell as Quartermaster
1861

Abraham Howland requests information about the law regarding enlistment of minors
Abraham Howland requests information about the law regarding enlistment of minors. His son James Edward Howland enlisted at 17.
1861

Petition from the officers of the regiment for promotion of Dr. Francis G. Warren to surgeon
Petition from the officers of the regiment for promotion of Dr. Francis G. Warren to surgeon.
1861