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J. Mason asks that Dr. Allen report to the regiment without going to Augusta
- J. Mason asks that Dr. Allen report to the regiment without going to Augusta
- Type: OBJECT
- Collection: 16th Maine Regiment
C. Alexander recommends James W. Childs for 2nd Lieutenant or Orderly Sergeant
- C. Alexander recommends James W. Childs for 2nd Lieutenant or Orderly Sergeant
- Type: OBJECT
- Collection: 16th Maine Regiment
George W. Morton recommends Sergeant James Childs for promotion to lieutenant
- George W. Morton recommends Sergeant James Childs for promotion to lieutenant
- Type: OBJECT
- Collection: 16th Maine Regiment
Sanborn B. Carter inquires about welfare of James Pierce
- Sanborn B. Carter inquires about welfare of James Pierce
- Type: OBJECT
- Collection: 16th Maine Regiment
J.T Champlin recommends William Ewer for appointment
- J.T Champlin recommends William Ewer for appointment
- Type: OBJECT
- Collection: 16th Maine Regiment
George A. Frost recommends B.F. Hamilton for Quartermaster
- George A. Frost recommends B.F. Hamilton for Quartermaster.
- Type: OBJECT
- Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
John D. Lincoln recommends Joshua Chamberlain to Governor Israel Washburn
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John D. Lincoln writes Governor Washburn recommending Chamberlain for a suitable position in the Maine Volunteers.
"I need not tell you that the prof is a gentleman and scholar but let me say that he is a man of energy and sense."
- Type: OBJECT
- Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Joshua Chamberlain's application for commission
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Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain to Governor Washburn of Maine, offering his services for the war and requesting a commission.
"I have always been interested in military matters, and what I do not know in that line, I know how to learn."
- Type: OBJECT
- Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Joshua Chamberlain writes to Governor Washburn
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Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain to Governor Washburn regarding premature rumors about his possible commission to command a new regiment.
"I beg your excellency to understand that these mortifying reports did not come from me."
- Type: OBJECT
- Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Joshua Chamberlain acknowledges Governor Washburn's letter
- Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain to Governor Israel Washburn, Jr., acknowledging receipt of his note and confirming appointment to meet Washburn in Augusta.
- Type: OBJECT
- Collection: 20th Maine Regiment