Military History

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Edward W. Thompson recommends Charles S. Whitman for Adjutant of the regiment
Edward W. Thompson writes to Governor Washburn and recommends Charles S. Whitman for Adjutant of the regiment
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Edward W. Thompson writes to Governor Washburn recommending C.S. Hawkins as surgeon
Letter from Edward W. Thompson to Governor Washburn recommending C.S. Hawkins as surgeon.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Mark H. Dunnell updates Adjutant General Hodsdon on regiment status
Colonel Mark H. Dunnell updates Adjutant General Hodsdon on regiment status, including that Lewis Radford has begun his duties and "the men are learning to cook."
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Mark Dunnell writes that Lieutenant Colonel Illsley will communicate regarding regimental matters
Colonel Mark Dunnell writes that Lieutenant Colonel Illsley will communicate regarding regimental matters.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Dunnell thanks General Hodsdon for his kindness and informs him the regiment is preparing to move south
Colonel Dunnell thanks General Hodsdon for his kindness and informs him the regiment is preparing to move south.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Dunnell writes about the Union defeat at Manassas
Colonel Dunnell writes about the Union defeat at Manassas. Recipient is unknown but likely Governor Washburn.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Dunnell requests money to pay bills
Colonel Dunnell requests money to pay bills.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Affidavit against Captain Josiah R. Brady
Affidavit against Captain Josiah R. Brady, signed by Captain Lewis Goodwin of Company B and addressed to Governor Washburn.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Adjutant General Hodsdon writes to an unknown Colonel regarding status of regiment
Adjutant General Hodsdon writes to an unknown Colonel (likely Colonel Harding, Assistant Quarter Master) regarding status of regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Charles B. Merrill requests that Josiah Brady be allowed to join a different regiment
Charles B. Merrill requests that Josiah Brady be allowed to join a different regiment
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment