Military History

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Captain Robinson requests a copy of the 1863 annual report
Captain Robinson requests a copy of the 1863 annual report
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Edward H. Dunn inquires about his brother
Edward H. Dunn inquires about his brother
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Scamman recommends Captain A.P. Harris for commission in the Colored Troops
Colonel Scamman recommends Captain A.P. Harris for commission in the Colored Troops
  • 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


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


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


John P. Swasey requests the discharge of George Hayford
John P. Swasey requests the discharge of George Hayford, who enlisted at 17 without his parents' consent and who suffers from tuberculosis.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Oliver Otis Howard writes to Captain Thomas to recommend him for promotion
Colonel Oliver Otis Howard writes to Captain Thomas to recommend him for promotion.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Undated (circa 1861) - David Fernald recommends Benjamin Franklin Leavitt for lieutenant
David Fernald, selectman, along with other municipal officers of Saco, recommends Benjamin Franklin Leavitt for lieutenant.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment