Military History

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S.R. Devereux writes to Governor Washburn about discharge for Senator Bridges' son
S.R. Devereux of Castine writes to Governor Israel Washburn in support of a discharge for Senator Bridges' son.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Senator John Bridges writes again to Governor Washburn to obtain discharge for his son Charles
Senator John Bridges of Castine writes again to Governor Washburn requesting a discharge for his son Charles, stating the southern climate does not agree with him.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Dr. Augustus C. Hamlin writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon about recruitment and supplies
Dr. Augustus C. Hamlin writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon requesting permission to establish a howitzer corps attached to the 2nd Regiment with Charles Lewis as leader of the corps, and informs Hodsdon of the need for equipment and uniforms.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Mrs. M.H. Maxwell complains about lack of rations for soldiers
Mrs. M.H. Maxwell of Bangor writes to Governor Washburn to draw attention to complaints from the 2nd Regiment about lack of rations and poor quality of meat and bread.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Colonel Jameson requests Enfield rifles and new knapsacks for the 2nd Regiment
Colonel Jameson writes from regimental headquarters at Camp Seward to an unidentified person requesting new Enfield rifles and knapsacks for the 2nd Regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


A.D. Palmer requests position as assistant surgeon
A.D. Palmer writes to Governor Israel Washburn requesting a position as assistant surgeon to Dr. Augustus Hamlin or Dr. Allen.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Cornelius Luce asks Adjutant General Hodsdon about his status as a teamster
Cornelius Luce asks Adjutant General Hodsdon about his status as a teamster.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


A.D. Harlow writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon with questions about procedure
A.D. Harlow writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon with questions about procedures
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Samuel W. Hoskins writes to Mr. Eaton to request a copy of the regiment's descriptive roll
Samuel W. Hoskins writes to Mr. Eaton to request a copy of the regimental descriptive roll.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Eleanor Nash requests discharge of her son Samuel from the 2nd Maine Regiment
Eleanor Nash of Passadumkeag, Maine writes to Governor Washburn to request the discharge of her son Samuel from the regiment, as she is ill, her husband is deceased, and she has care of 7 children.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment