Military History

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Special Order 53 regarding Draft Rendezvous
Special Order 53 regarding Draft Rendezvous
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


S.D. Wadsworth requests a description of his brother John, who was killed at Gettysburg, so he may identify his remains
S.D. Wadsworth requests a description of his brother John, who was killed at Gettysburg, so he may identify his remains
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Special Order 234 honorably discharging Lieutenant George Kenniston
Special Order 234 honorably discharging Lieutenant George Kenniston
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Chaplain E.W. Jackson recommends Henry Millett for promotion
Chaplain E.W. Jackson recommends Henry Millett for promotion
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Ralph Butler requests a certificate for the widow of Eben Adams for pension
Ralph Butler requests a certificate for the widow of Eben Adams for pension. Adams died in the hospital at Bakersville of dysentery, shortly after the battle of Antietam.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Undated - Seth Gordon and Frederic Speed write to Governor Washburn regarding recruitment needs and promotion of Walter Sawyer
Letter from Seth Gordon and Frederic Speed to Governor Washburn regarding recruitment needs and recommending Walter B. Sawyer for promotion to Lieutenant.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Charles Sidney Whitman applies for a commission
Charles Whitman applies to Governor Washburn for a commission as artillery officer as he was educated at the US Military Academy.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Mark H. Dunnell writes to Governor Washburn regarding hats and supplies
Colonel Dunnell writes to Governor Washburn regarding hats and a contract with Mr. Greenough.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Mark H. Dunnell inquires about a chaplain for the regiment
Colonel Mark H. Dunnell inquires about a chaplain for the regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Captain Isaac B. Noyes writes Adjutant General Hodsdon regarding his pay as recruiting officer
Captain Isaac Noyes writes Adjutant General Hodsdon regarding his pay as recruiting officer.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment