Military History

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Joshua Chamberlain writes to Governor Abner Coburn regarding Dr. Martin

Letter from Joshua Chamberlain to Governor Abner Coburn regarding the transfer of a surgeon to the 20th Maine and discussing the obedience of the men in his regiment.

#Correspondence

Type: OBJECT
Collection: 20th Maine Regiment

Dr. John Benson inquires about a travel pass to the regiment to be mustered in

Dr. John Benson inquires about a travel pass to the regiment to be mustered in.

#Correspondence

Type: OBJECT
Collection: 20th Maine Regiment

Chamberlain recommends Lt. James Nichols for a Cavalry commission

Chamberlain writes to Governor Samuel Cony recommending Lt. James H. Nichols for appointment in a cavalry regiment.

#Correspondence

Type: OBJECT
Collection: 20th Maine Regiment

Major Russell B. Shepherd forwards the resignation of Thomas Talbot and recommends several promotions in the regiment

#Correspondence

Type: OBJECT
Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery

W.R. Ayer recommends Warren A. Huntress for promotion to lieutenant

#Correspondence

Type: OBJECT
Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery

Albert A. Waterhouse writes Governor Cony and requests a writing position for his wife

#Correspondence

Type: OBJECT
Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery

Miniature of William Hersey, John F. Nute, and F.E. Nute write Governor Cony regarding promotion for Captain Charles W. Nute and Colonel Shepherd's dislike

William Hersey, John F. Nute, and F.E. Nute write Governor Cony regarding promotion for Captain Charles W. Nute and Colonel Shepherd's dislike

William Hersey, John F. Nute, and F.E. Nute write Governor Cony regarding promotion for Captain Charles W. Nute and Colonel Shepherd's dislike.

#Correspondence

Type: OBJECT
Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery

Colonel Russell Shepherd recommends Captain Harrison G. Smith and others for promotion

Colonel Russell Shepherd recommends Captain Harrison G. Smith for promotion due to death from disease of Captain Nute. Colonel Shepherd also recommends Lieutenant Hudsdon Saunders and Sergeant Alphonzo A. Tozier for promotion.