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Benjamin F. Ramsdell requests a discharge due to loss of finger
Benjamin F. Ramsdell requests a discharge due to loss of his finger, which was accidentally chopped off by his tent mate.
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A.W. Johnson requests facts regarding revocation of dismissal of Dr. Monroe
A.W. Johnson requests facts regarding revocation of dismissal of Dr. Monroe
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C.L. Young protests against petition for promotion of T. J. Young
C.L. Young protests against petition for promotion of T. J. Young
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Chamberlain writes to John Hodsdon regarding monthly returns
Chamberlain to Hodsdon - cover letter for regimental returns.
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John Pool, Jr. requests aid for his wife and five children
John Pool, Jr. requests aid for his wife and five children
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Dr. S.A. Bennett recommends Captain Fogler for promotion
Dr. S.A. Bennett recommends Captain Fogler for promotion
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John Pool, Jr. writes from McClellan Hospital in Philadelphia inquiring about state aid for enlisting
John Pool, Jr. writes from McClellan Hospital in Philadelphia inquiring about state aid for enlisting.
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S.E. Benson regarding enlistment claim for E.H. Balkam
S.E. Benson regarding enlistment claim for E.H. Balkam
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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'."

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Letter from Brigadier General James Barnes to Chamberlain regarding Gettysburg
Letter from Brigadier General James Barnes to Joshua L. Chamberlain, September 1863, regarding Chamberlain's actions at Battle of Gettysburg and his promotion.
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