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Undated - Dr. Daniel McRuer writes from Fort Corcoran regarding health of troops
Undated correspondence from Dr. Daniel McRuer writing to an unidentified recipient. McRuer writes from Fort Corcoran in Arlington Heights, Virginia, regarding the health of the 2nd Regiment soldiers and inquiring about his salary.
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Frederick E. Shaw recommends Augustus C. Hamlin for recruiting officer
Letter from Frederick Shaw to unidentified person recommending Augustus Choate Hamlin for recruiting officer from Bangor. Hamlin served throughout the Civil War as Surgeon General.
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J. Varney requests information for claims on a will
J. Varney writes to an unidentified person requesting information on behalf of a soldier named George, who is writing his will since he will be absent in service in the 2nd Regiment
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William K. McGillis writes to Governor Washburn stating the 2nd Regiment is ready to depart
William K. McGillis writes to Governor Washburn asking him to give Colonel Jameson's company the order to depart.
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Barnes Allen writes to Governor Washburn regarding supply of lint
Barnes Allen of Bangor writes to Governor Washburn regarding effort of area ladies to pack hospital supplies, and offers names of suppliers of ready-made "lint." "Lint" was a term for flax, but more generally, linen scraped into a soft substance, and used for dressing wounds and sores.
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A.D. Harlow writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon explaining the poor state of the regiment
A.D. Harlow writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon explaining the poor state of the regiment.
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John Bridges requests commission for Luther Mudgett in the 9th Regiment
John Bridges writes to Governor Washburn requesting a commission in the 9th Regiment for Luther Mudgett of Stockton.
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S.B. Morrison informs Governor Washburn of his arrival in Virginia
S.B. Morrison informs Governor Washburn of his arrival at the 2nd Regiment encampment at Fort Corcoran in Virginia.
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A.M. Roberts urges Governor Washburn to finish filling up the regiment
A.M. Roberts urges Governor Washburn to finish filling up the regiment.
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Colonel Charles Roberts forwards promotions to Adjutant General Hodsdon
Colonel Charles Roberts forwards promotions to Adjutant General Hodsdon.
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