Military History

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Samuel Belcher and citizens of Farmington and Franklin County recommend Major R. B. Jennings for commission in the cavalry
Samuel Belcher and citizens of Farmington and Franklin County recommend Major R. B. Jennings for commission in the cavalry
1861

Petition of officers to Governor Washburn for supplies for the regiment
Petition of officers to Governor Washburn for supplies for the regiment, which were all lost in the retreat from Manassas. "Having exhausted all our patience in awaiting some action in regard to the matter by the authorities here, we humbly pray your Excellency to see that those brave hearted, patriotic men, who have left all the comforts of home and the society of families and friends at the call of their country,...to be treated as men, as soldiers, and not as beasts."
1861

Members of Company I requests that George B. Erskins not be commissioned an officer, as they believe him incompetent
Members of Company I requests that George B. Erskins not be commissioned an officer, as they believe him incompetent
1861

Alonzo Pratt and other members of Company L request Constantine Taylor as Captain
Alonzo Pratt and other members of Company L request Constantine Taylor as Captain
1862

Officers of Company H request appointments of John Webb and Sergeant Hall
Officers of Company H request appointments of John Webb and Sergeant Hall
1862


Captain Henry Millett and other officers petition for promotion of W.F. Brown
Captain Henry Millett and other officers petition for promotion of W.F. Brown
1862

Nehemiah Abbott and citizens of Belfast recommend Colonel Berry for promotion to Brigadier General
Nehemiah Abbott and citizens of Belfast recommend Colonel Berry for promotion to Brigadier General
1862

James W. Webster and others request commission for Sergeant E.D. Redman of Company K
James W. Webster and others request commission for Sergeant E.D. Redman of Company K
1863

Petition of Lieutenant Colonel Ilsley and other officers for commission of Adelbert B. Twitchell as Quartermaster
Petition of Lieutenant Colonel Ilsley and other officers for commission of Adelbert B. Twitchell as Quartermaster
1861