Military History

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William Haines recommends Frederic B. Nesbett for promotion
William Haines recommends Frederic B. Nesbett for promotion
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Lizzie Coburn requests information if her husband Charles is still alive
Lizzie Coburn requests information if her husband Charles is still alive
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Dr. Hardy requests a position as surgeon
Dr. Hardy requests a position as surgeon
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Oren S. Brown requests his discharge
Oren S. Brown requests his discharge
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Mark Dunnell recommends Seth Hunkins for surgeon
Colonel Mark Dunnell recommends Seth C. Hunkins for surgeon of the regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Dunnell requests pants for the regiment
Colonel Dunnell pleads for pants for the regiment. "With regards to other things we will make no other complaints, but our need for pants is very dear, for we have men who cannot go outside their tents for want of pants to cover their nakedness."
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Dunnell regarding objections to Dr. Buxton's appointment
Colonel Dunnell writes to unknown recipient but likely Governor Washburn regarding objections to Dr. Buxton's appointment. He states he has appointed Dr. Francis Warren of Biddeford as Assistant Surgeon.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Sergeant-Major Frederic Speed writes about lack of supplies
Sergeant-Major Frederic Speed writes to Governor Washburn about lack of supplies and complains that it is unjust to have the officers sleep in tents with 16 privates.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Ilsley returns results of elections of officers
Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Ilsley returns results of elections of officers to Governor Washburn and recommends that the commission for Frederic Speed be issued without delay.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Captain Henry Millett and Lieutenant Speed request copies of their commissions lost at Manassas
Captain Henry Millett and Lieutenant Speed request copies of their commissions lost at Manassas.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment