Military History
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Frederick E. Shaw recommends Augustus C. Hamlin for recruiting officer
- Letter from Frederick Shaw to unidentified person recommending Augustus Choate Hamlin for recruiting officer from Bangor. Hamlin served throughout the Civil War as Surgeon General.
1861
Governor Washburn notifies Simon Cameron, Secretary of War, of readiness of 2nd Regiment
- Governor Israel Washburn of Maine notifies the United States Secretary of War Simon Cameron and Hannibal Hamlin of the readiness of the 2nd Maine Regiment to travel to Boston without expense as the railroad and steamboat companies have tendered free transportation.
1861
Dr. Daniel McRuer requests more surgical instruments for the field
- Dr. Daniel McRuer writes to Governor Israel Washburn, Jr. stating the lack of surgical instruments in the field and requests permission to acquire new ones via telegraph at the Parker House, Boston or the Astor House in New York.
1861
A.D. Harlow writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon explaining the poor state of the regiment
- A.D. Harlow writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon explaining the poor state of the regiment.
1861
Colonel Charles Roberts makes recommendations for regimental promotions
- Colonel Charles Roberts makes recommendations for regimental promotions to Adjutant General John L. Hodsdon. He recommends the promotion of Albion P. Wilson, Daniel Chaplin, and George W. Brown.
1861
John Bridges recommends Sergeant J.C. Collins for commission in the 11th Regiment
- John Bridges asks Governor Washburn to consider Sergeant J.C Collins for a position in the 11th Regiment.
1861
1861-08-19 Mr. McGillis writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon on behalf of Henry Barrett
- Mr. McGillis writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon on behalf of Henry Barrett, who requests the discharge of his sons who were sentenced to Dry Tortugas.
1861
1861-08-28 Dr. Daniel McRuer writes to Governor Washburn regarding S.B. Morrison
- Dr. Daniel McRuer writes to Governor Washburn regarding S.B. Morrison and suggests that though he would be an excellent assistant, Morrison would not be accepted by the regiment
1861
Governor Israel Washburn writes to Joseph B. Hall regarding transportation of 2nd Regiment from Boston to New York
- Governor Israel Washburn writes to Joseph B. Hall regarding transportation of troops from Boston to New York.
1861
Edwin Noyes writes to Governor Washburn about movement of 2nd Regiment
- Edwin Noyes writes to Governor Washburn regarding transportation and arrival of 2nd Regiment from Bangor.
1861