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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
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
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
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