Military History

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Seth Scammon recommends Samuel Monson for appointment
Letter from Seth Scammon to Governor Washburn recommending Samuel Monson for appointment as 2nd Lieutenant of the 5th Maine Regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Mark Dunnell expresses concern about drill masters
Colonel Mark Dunnell expresses concern about drill masters.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Captain Isaac Noyes asserts to Adjutant General Hodsdon he is not responsible for the loss of the rolls
Captain Isaac Noyes asserts to Adjutant General Hodsdon he is not responsible for the loss of the rolls.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


John K. Russell reports that on account of teamsters' drunkenness he had to hire an assistant
John K. Russell reports to Governor Washburn that on account of teamsters' drunkenness, he had to hire an assistant whom he wishes paid.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Dunnell informs the Governor that Charles Robbins has returned to Maine
Colonel Dunnell informs the Governor that Charles Robbins has returned to Maine.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Mark Dunnell recommends return of deserter D.W. Scribner to the 10th Regiment
Mark Dunnell recommends return of deserter D.W. Scribner to the 10th Regiment
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Dunnell conveys the anxiety of the regiment over appointment of a surgeon
Colonel Dunnell conveys the anxiety of the regiment over appointment of a surgeon. States that the men wish Dr. Warren to be appointed but that Dr. Garcelon will not recognize him, as Dr. Garcelon appointed Dr. Perry, whom the men feel does nothing for the regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


S. Munson writes to C.A. Lord requesting a return to duty
S. Munson writes to C.A. Lord requesting a return to duty from Fort Point, California. "To stay here on fancy duty in times like these is utterly distasteful to me."
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Richard C. Shannon recommends Sergeant Charles Hubbard of Company H for promotion
Richard C. Shannon recommends Corporal Charles H. Dow of Company H for promotion
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Captain A.S. Daggett requests promotion to field officer in a new regiment
Captain A.S. Daggett requests promotion to field officer in a new regiment
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment