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Joseph W. Clark forwards a recommendation from N.A. Farwell regarding Captain Atherton W. Clark
Joseph W. Clark forwards a recommendation from N.A. Farwell regarding Captain Atherton W. Clark.
1863

M.A. Farwell writes Governor Coburn regarding recommendation of Colonel Chamberlain
M.A. Farwell writes Governor Coburn regarding recommendation of Colonel Chamberlain
1863

John H. Rice recommends Captain Isaac W. Haskell for position in the medical corps
John H. Rice recommends Captain Isaac W. Haskell for position in the medical corps.
1863

George G. Perceval requests a position as Assistant Surgeon
Dr. George G. Percival, writing from Bellevue Hospital, requests a position as Assistant Surgeon.
1863

Lee Strickland writes General Hodsdon and requests commission for son Charles
Lee Strickland requests commission for son Charles from General Hodsdon.
1863

Lysander Hill recommends Sergeant William K. Bickford for promotion
Lysander Hill recommends Sergeant William K. Bickford for promotion.
1863

Chamberlain sends a copy of his official Gettysburg battle report to Adjutant General Hodsdon
Chamberlain letter to John Hodsdon from the headquarters of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Corps forwarding a copy of his official Gettysburg report of July 6, 1863. The battle report is not with the letter.
1863

Brigadier General Charles Griffin to General Seth Williams recommending promotion of Chamberlain
In a letter forwarded by Assistant Adjutant General C. B. Merime, Brigadier General Charles Griffin writes to General Seth Williams and recommends Chamberlain for promotion to rank of Brigadier General.

"As the enclosed is the first endorsement of the kind Gen'l Griffin has ever made, I cannot resist sending it to you 'sub rosa'."

1863

Captain Fogler inquires whether the quota for Maine has been filled and if re-enlistment bounties will be paid
Captain Fogler inquires whether the quota for Maine has been filled and if re-enlistment bounties will be paid
1864

Chamberlain writes to Governor Coburn regarding deaths of Billings and Linscott
Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain to Governor Abner Coburn of Maine. He reports on the deaths of Captain Billings and Lieutenant Linscott, discusses regimental matters, and his health

"I am at home a few days having been ordered north on account of my health."

1863