Military History

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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

Dr. S.B. Morrison sends request for supplies to Governor Washburn
Dr. S.B. Morrison sends request for hospital supplies to Governor Washburn and describes the status of the 2nd Maine Regiment.
1861

Undated letter (circa 1863) to Colonel Charles Roberts from US General Hospital surgeon requesting information on Private William Grier
Undated letter to Colonel Charles Roberts from US General Hospital surgeon requesting information on Private William Grier, wounded in May 1862 and left an invalid with left leg amputated.
1863

E.G. Brett requests commission for his friend Samuel W. Hoskins
E.G. Brett of Old Town, Maine writes to Governor Washburn requesting a military commission for his friend Samuel W. Hoskins.
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

George P. Sewall recommends Samuel W. Hoskins for commission
George P. Sewall of Old Town writes to Governor Washburn to recommend former Indian Agent Samuel W. Hoskins for a commission.
1861

A.D. Harlow writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon about musician recruitment
A.D. Harlow of Bangor writes to Adjutant General John L. Hodsdon regarding recruitment of band and needed uniforms.
1861

A.D. Harlow writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon regarding transportation for musicians
A.D. Harlow writes to Adjutant General John L. Hodsdon to inquire about transportation for band members.
1861

Dr. McRuer writes to the Governor to temporarily offer his services
Dr. McRuer writes to Governor Washburn to offer his medical services on a temporary basis.
1861

Lieutenant J.W. Adams requests position in regular Army instead of volunteers
Lieutenant J.W. Adams requests position in regular Army instead of volunteers.
1861