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Hannah M. Gilman requests contact information of regimental surgeons and death certificate for her husband Edward
Hannah M. Gilman requests contact information of regimental surgeons and death certificate for her husband Edward
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Hudson Sawyer inquires about position as commissioned officer
Hudson Sawyer inquires about position as commissioned officer
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery



Zemro Smith and other commissioned officers request that Governor Coburn appoint Major Shepherd to lead the regiment, saying the appointment of Thomas Talbot "would be fatal in its results"
Captain Zemro Smith and other commissioned officers request that Governor Coburn appoint Major Shepherd to lead the regiment, saying the appointment of Thomas Talbot "would be fatal in its results," citing his lack of military ability, lack of respect and confidence of officers, and physical incapacity.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Major Russell B. Shepherd explains the regiment has no confidence in Lt. Colonel Talbot's military ability
Major Russell B. Shepherd explains the regiment has no confidence in Lt. Colonel Thomas H. Talbot's military ability
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Sergeant E.L. Hanscom requests his pay as he is sick in the hospital
Sergeant E.L. Hanscom requests his pay as he is sick in the hospital
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Colonel Daniel Chaplin and other officers of the 18th Regiment request appointment of Adjutant R.B. Shepherd as Major
Colonel Daniel Chaplin and other officers of the 18th Regiment request appointment of Adjutant R.B. Shepherd as Major
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Special Order 114 discharging Sergeant Frederick A. Chamberlain of Company F from service
Special Order 114 discharging Sergeant Frederick A. Chamberlain of Company F from service
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Special Order 126 approving court martial of Private John F. Stinson and sending him to penitentiary at Albany, New York
Special Order 126 approving court martial of Private John F. Stinson and sending him to penitentiary at Albany, New York
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Colonel Chaplin recommends Edward Kilby for promotion
Colonel Chaplin recommends Edward Kilby for promotion
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery