Military History
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Augustus C. Hamlin requests position as recruiting officer
- Dr. Augustus C. Hamlin writes to request a position as recruiting officer for Bangor. He also offers his medical services at no charge.
1861
Colonel Jameson writes to Governor Washburn to complain about poor quality of knapsacks
- Colonel Jameson writes to Governor Washburn to complain about poor quality of knapsacks
1861
A.D. Chase sends new recruit Henry A. Davis to the regiment
- A.D. Chase sends new recruit Henry A. Davis to the regiment
1861
N.A. Farwell urges the exchange of muskets for rifles
- N.A. Farwell urges the exchange of muskets for rifles
1861
N.G. Hichborn and others recommend promotion of Charles Bridges of Castine
- N.G. Hichborn and others recommend promotion of Charles Bridges of Castine.
1862
Samuel W. Hoskins writes to Governor Washburn asking to raise a company of cavalry or more recruits for 2nd Regiment
- Samuel Hoskins writes to Governor Washburn, saying he needs more income to feed his family and asks permission to do more, such as raise more recruits for the regiment or recruit a company of cavalry.
1861
William C. Hammatt requests that his son be given a position that does not "herd him with the vulgar"
- William C. Hammatt writes to Governor Israel Washburn and requests that his son be given a position that does not "herd him with the vulgar."
1861
Frederick Chick protests being separated from his livestock team
- Frederick Chick writes to an unidentified person to protest that he, a teamster, is being separated from his teams,which were all given to the government. Much of the letter is illegible.
1861
Mary Morrison wishes information about how long her husband will be in service
- Mary Morrison of Bangor requests information from Governor Washburn about her husband's length of service.
1861
Daniel White requests the authority to recruit soldiers
- Daniel White of Bangor writes to Governor Israel Washburn requesting authority to recruit men for the 2nd Maine Regiment.
1861