Military History

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Undated - A.D. Bean and citizens of Belfast recommend promotion of Sergeant Sheridan Miller to Lieutenant
A.D. Bean and citizens of Belfast recommend promotion of Sergeant Sheridan Miller to Lieutenant
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 4th Maine Regiment


Seth May and others recommend A.G.H. Wood for promotion
Seth May and others recommend A.G.H. Wood for promotion
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 3rd Maine Regiment


Citizens of Skowhegan petition for the appointment of Isaac Dyer as Colonel
Citizens of Skowhegan petition for the appointment of Isaac Dyer as Colonel
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 16th Maine Regiment


William Pitcher and other citizens of Belfast recommend Sergeant Kendall for commission in the USCT
William Pitcher and other citizens of Belfast recommend Sergeant Kendall for commission in the US Colored Troops.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Zemro Smith and other commissioned officers request that Governor Coburn appoint Major Shepherd to lead the regiment, saying the appointment of Thomas Talbot "would be fatal in its results"
Captain Zemro Smith and other commissioned officers request that Governor Coburn appoint Major Shepherd to lead the regiment, saying the appointment of Thomas Talbot "would be fatal in its results," citing his lack of military ability, lack of respect and confidence of officers, and physical incapacity.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Colonel Daniel Chaplin and other officers of the 18th Regiment request appointment of Adjutant R.B. Shepherd as Major
Colonel Daniel Chaplin and other officers of the 18th Regiment request appointment of Adjutant R.B. Shepherd as Major
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Undated (circa 1864) - James Littlefield and others recommend promotion of Captain C.V. Crossman to Major
James Littlefield and others recommend promotion of Captain C.V. Crossman to Major.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


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
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Cavalry


Petition of members of the regiment in favor of promotions of officers
Petition of members of the regiment in favor of promotions of Hamlin T. Buckman, Burbank Spiller, and Charles H. Packard for officers.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Petition by Captain Henry Millett and others for the promotion of Fife Major William H. Hall
Petition by Captain Henry Millett and others for the promotion of Fife Major William H. Hall
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment