Military History

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George W. Bosworth writes Governor Coburn regarding reports of mistreatment of soldiers by the Quartermaster
George W. Bosworth writes Governor Coburn regarding reports of mistreatment of soldiers by the Quartermaster.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Joseph W. Clark forwards a recommendation from N.A. Farwell regarding Captain Atherton W. Clark
Joseph W. Clark forwards a recommendation from N.A. Farwell regarding Captain Atherton W. Clark.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


M.A. Farwell writes Governor Coburn regarding recommendation of Colonel Chamberlain
M.A. Farwell writes Governor Coburn regarding recommendation of Colonel Chamberlain
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


John H. Rice recommends Captain Isaac W. Haskell for position in the medical corps
John H. Rice recommends Captain Isaac W. Haskell for position in the medical corps.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


George G. Perceval requests a position as Assistant Surgeon
Dr. George G. Percival, writing from Bellevue Hospital, requests a position as Assistant Surgeon.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Lee Strickland writes General Hodsdon and requests commission for son Charles
Lee Strickland requests commission for son Charles from General Hodsdon.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Lysander Hill recommends Sergeant William K. Bickford for promotion
Lysander Hill recommends Sergeant William K. Bickford for promotion.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Chamberlain sends a copy of his official Gettysburg battle report to Adjutant General Hodsdon
Chamberlain letter to John Hodsdon from the headquarters of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Corps forwarding a copy of his official Gettysburg report of July 6, 1863. The battle report is not with the letter.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Brigadier General Charles Griffin to General Seth Williams recommending promotion of Chamberlain
In a letter forwarded by Assistant Adjutant General C. B. Merime, Brigadier General Charles Griffin writes to General Seth Williams and recommends Chamberlain for promotion to rank of Brigadier General.

"As the enclosed is the first endorsement of the kind Gen'l Griffin has ever made, I cannot resist sending it to you 'sub rosa'."

  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Captain Fogler inquires whether the quota for Maine has been filled and if re-enlistment bounties will be paid
Captain Fogler inquires whether the quota for Maine has been filled and if re-enlistment bounties will be paid
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment