Military History

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T.F. Andrews updates Adjutant General Hodsdon on status of recruits
T.F. Andrews updates Adjutant General Hodsdon on status of recruits.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Henry C. Merriam writes regarding a commission for Joseph O. Smith
Henry C. Merriam writes regarding a commission for Joseph O. Smith
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Dr. Isaac Palmer and Dr. Allen recommend Dr. S.A. Bennett as surgeon
Dr. Isaac Palmer and Dr. Allen recommend Dr. S.A. Bennett as surgeon
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


E.W. Stetson recommends J.B. Fitch for promotion
E.W. Stetson recommends J.B. Fitch for promotion
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


S.B. Morison recommends Charles D. Gilmore
S.B. Morison recommends Charles D. Gilmore
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Henry C. Merriam recommends Besse for appointment as lieutenant instead of B.F. Hamilton
Henry C. Merriam recommends Besse for appointment as lieutenant instead of B.F. Hamilton. William Bailey concurs.

"We have been pushed around from regiment to regiment, and delayed in every way till we are dirty and, I fear, lousy."

  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Lieutenant William W. Morrell corrects list of enlistments
Lieutenant William W. Morrell corrects the list of enlistments, including James R. Merrill, Samuel B. Libby, Ephraim W. Pease, and William F. Merrill. Also reports that Drs. Tewksbury and Hersom have arrived and are examining the men.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Major Charles Gilmore reports changes to Company F roster
Major Charles Gilmore reports changes to Company F roster, incluidng Gilman Pike, Seth W. Clark, Samuel Philbrick, and Leighton J. Folsom.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Letter from Joshua Chamberlain to Governor Coburn regarding promotions
Joshua L. Chamberlain discusses promotions within the regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Lieutenant J.B. Fitch requests a captain's commission from Governor Coburn
Lieutenant J.B. Fitch requests a captain's commission from Governor Coburn.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment