Military History
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Chamberlain writes to Governor Coburn regarding deaths of Billings and Linscott
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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
Joseph Fitch recommends the promotion of John Lynes
- Joseph Fitch writing to S.H. Dale from Kelly's Ford regarding promotion of John Lynes, in which Chamberlain includes a note of support.
1863
Captain Atherton W. Clark sends regimental returns to Adjutant General Hodsdon
- Captain Atherton W. Clark sends regimental returns to Adjutant General Hodsdon.
1863
C.C. Hayes writes Governor Coburn about the status of the regiment
- C.C. Hayes writes Governor Coburn about the status of the regiment
1863
Captain Prentiss Fogler forwards enlistments per General Order 191
- Captain Prentiss Fogler forwards enlistments per General Order 191.
1864
Joseph Linscott requests a transfer to the Navy
- Joseph Linscott requests a transfer to the Navy
1864
Lieutenant Colonel Charles D. Gilmore describes Chamberlain's wounding at Petersburg
- Lieutenant Colonel Gilmore writes from Washington, D.C. to General John L. Hodsdon describing Chamberlain's wound, his promotion to Brig. General, his merit as a soldier, and the names of the men Chamberlain recommends for promotion "His wound is a very severe one and a very dangerous one, and the surgeons are by no means certain of saving his life."
1864
Special Order 263 discharging Corporal Leighton J. Folsom to accept appointment in the US Colored Troops
- Special Order 263 discharging Corporal Leighton J. Folsom to accept appointment in the US Colored Troops (USCT)
1864
Lieutenant Addison W. Lewis recommends LaForest P. True for promotion
- Lieutenant Addison W. Lewis writes to D.L. Milliken in the Maine Legislature recommending LaForest P. True for promotion
1864
Special Order 364 transferring David Patton and John Creighton to active service
- Special Order 364 transferring David Patton and John Creighton to active service
1864