Military History

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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


George J. Knowlton recommends Daniel Stinson for promotion to Captain
George J. Knowlton recommends Daniel Stinson for promotion to Captain
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


George G. Percival requests position as Assistant Surgeon
George G. Percival requests position as Assistant Surgeon
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


J.H. Goodenow recommends Lieutenant Stinson for promotion
J.H. Goodenow recommends Lieutenant Stinson for promotion
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


20th Maine Casualties at Battle of Gettysburg
Casualty report of the 20th Maine after the Battles of Gettysburg and Sharpsburg Pike. Written by Chamberlain from a field near Hagerstown, Maryland.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Lieutenant William Morrell, Company H, writes on behalf of Corporal John M. Libby
Lieutenant William Morrell, Company H, writes on behalf of Corporal John M. Libby to assist him in receiving state bounty payment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Surgeon N.P. Monroe requests an assistant surgeon due to the number of sick soldiers
Surgeon N.P. Monroe requests an assistant surgeon due to the number of sick soldiers and only himself to care for them.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Henry C. Merriam asks for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel and recommends his brother for promotion
Henry C. Merriam asks for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel and recommends his brother for promotion.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


E.W. Robinson, Thomaston postmaster, recommends William K. Bickford for promotion
E.W. Robinson, Thomaston postmaster, recommends William K. Bickford for promotion.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment