Military History

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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


Senator John Bridges writes to Governor Washburn requesting discharge for his son
Senator John Bridges of Castine writes to Governor Washburn to request a discharge for his son from Company B, 2nd Maine Regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Colonel Jameson requests transportation, ambulances, and supplies for the regiment
Colonel Jameson writes to Governor Washburn, requesting transportation, ambulances, and supplies for the regiment.
  • 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


A.D. Harlow writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon regarding the regimental band
A.D. Harlow writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon regarding the needs of the regimental band.
  • 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


Dr. McRuer writes that the amount owed him is acceptable
Dr. McRuer writes that the amount owed him is acceptable.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Undated letter requesting promotion of Alonso Merick to drill officer
Undated letter requesting promotion of Alonso Merick to drill officer.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Henry Barrett inquires how to send clothing to his sons
Henry Barrett of Hermon, Maine writes to Governor Washburn to thank him for intervening with his insubordinate sons and inquires about how to mail undergarments and shirts to them.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


S.B. Morrison reports the status of the regiment to Governor Washburn
S.B. Morrison reports the status and needs of the regiment to Governor Washburn. He reports that the regiment recently moved from Fort Corcoran to their new camp at Camp Jameson in Arlington, Virginia. The Camp is located at Hall's Hill plantation burned three weeks prior by the Confederates.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment