Military History

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Undated (circa 1861) - J. A. Waterman expresses support for promotion of Sergeant Edwards
J.A. Waterman recommends promotion of Sergeant Edwards.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Undated - Captain Henry G. Thomas recommends Charles H. Dean for commission in a colored regiment
Captain Henry G. Thomas recommends Corporal Charles H. Dean for commission in a colored regiment. Mentions his bravery and good conduct in the first battle of Manassas (Bull Run).
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Undated (circa August 1861) - Charles K. Sherwood solicits a promotion from Governor Washburn
Charles K. Sherwood solicits a promotion from Governor Washburn.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Affidavit against Captain Josiah R. Brady
Affidavit against Captain Josiah R. Brady by Colonel Mark Dunnell, regarding Brady's disregard of the rules of discipline and repeated absences without leave.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Miller writes to Governor Washburn about muskets and payroll
Colonel Miller writes to Governor Washburn about muskets and payroll.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Dunnell requests corporal and sergeant blanks
Colonel Dunnell requests corporal and sergeant blanks.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Return of election of officers in Company C, 5th Maine Regiment
Return of election of officers David S. Barrows, Abel C. F. Stevens, and William Henry Shaw in Company C, 5th Maine Regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Sergeant Major Speed requests descriptive roll of Company F
Sergeant Major Speed requests descriptive roll of Company F, as the original was lost at Manassas.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Francis G. Warren demands the reasons of his being superseded by Dr. Brickett
Francis G. Warren writes to Governor Washburn and demands the reasons of his being superseded by Dr. Brickett for promotion to surgeon.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Bill for supper and breakfast for Company I
Bill for supper and breakfast for Company I.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment