Military History

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Nathaniel Dustin writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon regarding enlistment of men from Dexter
Nathaniel Dustin writes to Adjutant General John Hodsdon regarding enlistment of men from Dexter, Maine.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Colonel Charles Roberts writes General Hodsdon regarding commissions of Lieutenants Cowan and Quimby
Colonel Charles Roberts writes General Hodsdon regarding commissions of Lieutenants Cowan and Quimby.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Samuel Hoskins writes to Governor Washburn regarding joining the 2nd Regiment
Samuel Hoskins of Old Town writes to Governor Washburn about seeking an appointment to the 2nd Regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Senator John Bridges writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon inquiring about Wardwell's papers
Senator John Bridges writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon inquiring about Wardwell's papers.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Undated - Colonel Charles W. Roberts recommends promotion of Captain Daniel F. Sargent
Undated letter in which Colonel Charles W. Roberts recommends the promotion of Captain Daniel F. Sargent.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Colonel Charles Roberts informs Governor Washburn of promotions, and the capture of some of the regiment while on picket duty
Colonel Charles Roberts informs Governor Washburn of promotions, and the capture of some of the regiment while on picket duty, including Sumner Kittridge, Captain Sampson, Otis Whitcomb, and Thomas Rice.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


A.D. Harlow, leader of the 2nd Maine Regiment band, requests uniforms from Governor Washburn
A.D. Harlow, leader of the 2nd Regiment band, informs Governor Washburn the musicians are ready to depart from Bangor but lack uniforms.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Captain Rinaldo B. Wiggin supports transfer of H.P. Crowell to another regiment
Captain Rinaldo B. Wiggin writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon in support of the transfer and promotion of H.P. Crowell to active service in another regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Colonel Jameson reports to the Governor that the 2nd Regiment has left for Fairfax, Virginia
Colonel Jameson reports to Governor Israel Washburn, Jr. that the men of the 2nd Regiment have departed for Fairfax attached to the division under General Tyler of Connecticut. He reports that the knapsacks are finally of satisfactory quality and that there are several recruits that are unfit for service and will be sent home.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Roberts recommends Dr. Jordan for service
Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Roberts writes to Governor Israel Washburn from Camp Rice in Arlington, Virginia to recommend Dr. Jordan for service.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment