Military History

Showing 41 - 50 of 72 Records

Colonel Berry reports to Governor Washburn the regiment's movements and requests more recruits
Colonel Berry reports to Governor Washburn the regiment's movements and requests more recruits
1861



John Goddard reports on Major Cilley and the other wounded
John Goddard reports on Major Cilley and the other wounded
1862

Lieutenant Stevens forwards the results of the regimental election
Lieutenant Stevens forwards the results of the regimental election
1862

Fourth Regiment Maine Volunteers Historical Record From January 1st to November 1st 1862
Record of the 4th Maine Regiment submitted by Colonel Elijah Walker. Describes regiment encampments, officers, and battlefield engagements.
1861

Brigadier General Hiram Gregory Berry sends his 1862 report of the regiment's actions to Adjutant General Hodsdon
Brigadier General Hiram Gregory Berry sends his 1862 report of the regiment's actions to Adjutant General Hodsdon. He describes the battles and casualties incurred since accepting his commission as Brigadier General on March 29, 1862, when he assumed command of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 3rd Corps.
1863

Lieutenant McIntyre encloses his report of the regiment at different camps
Lieutenant McIntyre encloses his report of the regiment at different camps
1861

Chamberlain's Gettysburg battle report
Gettysburg battle report from Lt. Col. Joshua L. Chamberlain to Acting Adjutant General Lt. George Herendeen at Brigade Headquarters describing the actions of his regiment, the 20th Maine, at Little Round Top.

"In the midst of this struggle, our ammunition utterly failed ... As a last, desperate resort, I ordered a charge. The word 'fix bayonets' flew from man to man. The click of the steel seemed to give new zeal to all. The men dashed forward with a shout."

1863

A.C. Spaulding reports to General Hodsdon about casualties
A.C. Spaulding reports to General Hodsdon about casualties
1862