Military History

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Dr. Augustus Hamlin requests a revolver for Dr. Allen and offers to bring deserter to Washington, D.C.
Dr. Augustus C. Hamlin writes to unknown person (likely Governor Washburn or Adjutant General Hodsdon) requesting revolvers for regimental staff as theirs were stolen. He also offers to transport deserters John Roach and Mr. Willet to Washington.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Dr. W.H. Allen writes to Governor Washburn regarding status of regiment
W.H. Allen writes to Governor Washburn to request more doctors for the regiment and updates him on their general status.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Hannibal Hamlin writes to Governor Washburn recommending James Mann for Quartermaster
Hannibal Hamlin writes to Governor Washburn to recommend James Mann for Quartermaster of the 2nd Regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


S.B. Morrison recommends Dr. McRuer for Brigade Surgeon
S.B. Morrison recommends Dr. Daniel McRuer for Brigade Surgeon
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Undated - Petition of enlisted men of the 2nd Maine Regiment requesting discharge
Undated petition from the enlisted men of Company H of the 2nd Maine Regiment requesting honorable discharges at the end of their 3-month term of service.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Colonel Charles Roberts reports the election of officers within the 2nd Regiment
Colonel Charles Roberts reports the election of officers within the 2nd Regiment, requests supplies, and remarks that the war appears to be dead and that Jefferson Davis and the secessionists have failed.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Colonel Charles Roberts writes to Governor Washburn requesting immediate discharge of the 2nd Regiment
Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Roberts writes a confidential appeal to Governor Israel Washburn for the discharge of the 2nd Regiment. "I cannot consistently, with my present feelings and views, remain in command of this regiment - disorganised & ruptured as it now is..."
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


J.C. Mitchell applies for a bounty on behalf of Charles B. Veazie
J.C. Mitchell writes to Governor Washburn and applies for a bounty on behalf of Charles B. Veazie, who has not received his and wants to send funds to his poor and widowed mother.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Colonel Charles Roberts accepts Reverend B.F. Tefft as regiment chaplain
Colonel Charles Roberts accepts Reverend B.F. Tefft as regiment chaplain as the former chaplain, Reverend Mines, was taken prisoner by the Confederates.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


H.P. Crowell requests a transfer from the 2nd Maine to another regiment
H.P. Crowell writes to Adjutant General John Hodsdon requesting a transfer from the 2nd Maine band to active service in another regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment