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Algernon Smith requests information on his brother and friends, who have not been heard from since the last battle
Algernon Smith requests information on his brother, whom he does not name, and friends Charles L. Patten and Alfred B. Shea, who have not been heard from since the last battle. [Patten and Shea were both wounded at Spotsylvania; Shea died of wounds.]
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Captain Zemro A. Smith and officers request promotion of Major Russell B. Shepherd instead of Lt. Col. Talbot to replace the late Colonel Chaplin
Captain Zemro A. Smith and officers request promotion of Major Russell B. Shepherd instead of Lt. Col. Talbot to replace the late Colonel Chaplin
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Colonel Chaplin writes regarding the list of killed and wounded at May 19 battle
Colonel Chaplin writes regarding the list of killed and wounded since May 15. [list is missing]
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


E. Pierce and others recommend Corporal George H. Oakes for promotion
E. Pierce, H. Richardson, Mr. Estabrook, and J.Y. Ri[ckartt?] recommend Corporal George H. Oakes for promotion
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


George F. Talbot recommends George W. Sabine of Eastport for commission as Major
George F. Talbot recommends George W. Sabine of Eastport for commission as Major
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Lieutenant Albert P. Eastman forwards his photograph to Adjutant General Hodsdon
Lieutenant Albert P. Eastman forwards his photograph to Adjutant General Hodsdon
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


John L. Robinson inquires about a new artillery regiment to be raised
John L. Robinson inquires about a new artillery regiment to be raised
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


G.P. Sewall recommends appointment of Dr. Jerome Elkins as surgeon
G.P. Sewall recommends appointment of Dr. Jerome Elkins as surgeon
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Davis R. [?] recommends Captain Crossman for promotion
Davis R. [?] recommends Captain Crossman for promotion
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Horace Webber writes regarding his wounding and poor care, requests payment
Horace Webber writes regarding his wounding and poor care and requests his pay. He was wounded at Spotsylvania and did not have his left femur set properly until 113 days later, resulting in a leg 4 inches shorter than the other.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery