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Henry C. Merriam reports he has recruited 37 men and awaits his promised position as Captain
Henry C. Merriam reports he has recruited 37 men and awaits his promised position as Captain
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Undated - J.A. Milliken recommends A.K.P. Wallace for field or staff officer position
J.A. Milliken recommends A.K.P. Wallace for field or staff officer position
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


S.B. Morison recommends Charles D. Gilmore
S.B. Morison recommends Charles D. Gilmore
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Lee Strickland inquires when and where the 20th Maine Regiment will rendezvous
Lee Strickland inquires when and where the 20th Maine Regiment will rendezvous
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Charles E. Dole recommends Reverend French for chaplain
Charles E. Dole recommends Reverend French for chaplain in the 18th, 19th, or any other regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


T.F. Andrews updates Adjutant General Hodsdon on status of recruits
T.F. Andrews updates Adjutant General Hodsdon on status of recruits.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Dr. John Benson inquires about a travel pass to the regiment to be mustered in
Dr. John Benson inquires about a travel pass to the regiment to be mustered in.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


James Cochrane recommends Captain Prentiss M. Fogler for promotion
James Cochrane recommends Captain Prentiss M. Fogler for promotion
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Warren Sheldon requests a recommendation as police detective
Warren Sheldon of Company G, 20th Maine Regiment, requests Govenor Coburn's recommendation for police detective as he is disabled and not fit for service.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Chamberlain writes to Gov. Coburn regarding candidates for surgeon
Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain to Governor Abner Coburn. Discusses candidates for regimental surgeon; other regimental matters including 2nd Maine transfers and possible trouble with drafted conscripts.

"I trust we can manage them with enough skill and prudence to save them from desertion and its inevitable consequence -- shooting. I don't want any of that business with Maine men."

  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment