Military History

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1861-06-12 John E. Godfrey requests Governor Washburn write to the Secretary of War on behalf of Edward L. Appleton
John Godfrey writes to Governor Washburn, requesting he send a letter to the Secretary of War to ask for the position of Lieutenant for Edward Appleton.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


1861-08-31 Lieutenant Colonel Charles Roberts suggests officers for election in regiment
Lieutenant Colonel Charles Roberts writes to Governor Israel Washburn, Jr. to suggest officers for election in the 2nd Regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Charles E. Phillips writes to Governor Washburn to suggest Samuel Hinckley for 2nd Lieutenant
Charles E. Phillips writes to Governor Washburn to suggest Samuel B. Hinckley for 2nd Lieutenant of the regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Daniel White inquires whether a regiment to serve until spring would be accepted
Daniel White inquires of Governor Israel Washburn whether a regiment to serve until spring would be accepted, because the men cannot serve the full three year term.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Colonel Jameson writes to Governor Washburn regarding complaints within the regiment
Colonel Jameson writes to Governor Washburn regarding complaints within the regiment, and to request more men, uniforms, and musicians
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Daniel F. Billings request a return to his regiment
Daniel F. Billings writes to Colonel Wilde to request a return to the 2nd Regiment after he was detained by illness
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Dr. McRuer accepts a temporary appointment to the 2nd Regiment
Dr. Daniel McRuer writes to Governor Washburn to accept a temporary appointment to the 2nd Regiment, provided he receives a pass for free round trip travel to Washington, D.C.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


1861-08-18 Adjutant John Reynolds sends descriptive list and requests bounty payments for men
Adjutant John Reynolds sends a descriptive list and requests bounty payments for 2nd Regiment men.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


1861-08-22 Dr. Daniel McRuer writes to Governor Washburn about the status of the regiment
Dr. Daniel McRuer writes to Governor Washburn about the status of the regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


1861-08-26 Samuel W. Hoskins writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon regarding deserters Shepley, Stevens, and Mayville
Samuel W. Hoskins writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon regarding deserters Shepley, Stevens, and Mayville.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment