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Joshua Chamberlain writes to Governor Washburn
Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain to Governor Washburn regarding premature rumors about his possible commission to command a new regiment.

"I beg your excellency to understand that these mortifying reports did not come from me."

1862

Joshua Chamberlain acknowledges Governor Washburn's letter
Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain to Governor Israel Washburn, Jr., acknowledging receipt of his note and confirming appointment to meet Washburn in Augusta.
1862

Dr. Houghton writes to Governor Washburn approving appointment of Dr. Bennett as assistant surgeon
Dr. Houghton writes to Governor Washburn approving appointment of Dr. Bennett as assistant surgeon
1862

Charles Strickland asks how many men to recruit in order to get his commission
Charles Strickland asks how many men to recruit in order to get his commission.
1862

Chamberlain recommends Charles Bennett
Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain recommending Bowdoin sophomore Charles Bennett for a commission.
1862

Erastus Foote recommends Ellis Spear for position
Erastus Foote recommends Ellis Spear for a position in the regiment.
1862

Undated (circa 1864) - Colonel Joseph B Fitch writes to Governor Cony regarding Morrison C. Sanborn
Colonel Joseph B Fitch writes to Governor Cony regarding Morrison C. Sanborn
1864

Lieutenant William W. Morrell writes General Hodsdon regarding enlistments and rejected men
Lieutenant William W. Morrell writes General Hodsdon regarding enlistments and rejected men. Notes that Frederick A. Gushee and Elijah D. Gushee transferred from the (19th?) Regiment.
1862

Adelbert Ames reports on his pending departure
Adelbert Ames reports that the advance guard of the Army of the Potomac has arrived in Hampton, Virginia, and that his pending departure from there may be a few days longer.
1862

Surgeon Nahum P. Monroe inquires about a furlough to settle his business
Surgeon Nahum P. Monroe inquires about a furlough to settle his business once the regiment is mustered into camp.
1862