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A.A. Holmes of Bowdoin Medical College inquires about his brother William L. Holmes, reported to be severely wounded
.A. Holmes of Bowdoin Medical College inquires about his only brother William L. Holmes, reported to be severely wounded, as he wishes to go to him
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Affidavit of Ephraim K. Smart regarding authorization to recruit men for Maine regiments
Affidavit of Ephraim K. Smart regarding authorization to recruit men for Maine regiments
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Corporal Augustus P. Nash requests help in obtaining state aid for his family
Corporal Augustus P. Nash requests help in obtaining state aid for his family
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J. Loran acknowledges receipt of letter about bounty payment
J. Loran acknowledges receipt of letter about bounty payment
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Zemro Smith and other commissioned officers request that Governor Coburn appoint Major Shepherd to lead the regiment, saying the appointment of Thomas Talbot "would be fatal in its results"
Captain Zemro Smith and other commissioned officers request that Governor Coburn appoint Major Shepherd to lead the regiment, saying the appointment of Thomas Talbot "would be fatal in its results," citing his lack of military ability, lack of respect and confidence of officers, and physical incapacity.
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Colonel Chaplin recommends Private A.S. Adams for chaplain
Colonel Chaplin recommends Private A.S. Adams for chaplain
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Major Russell B. Shepherd explains the regiment has no confidence in Lt. Colonel Talbot's military ability
Major Russell B. Shepherd explains the regiment has no confidence in Lt. Colonel Thomas H. Talbot's military ability
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Captain Frederic A. Cummings recommends Sergeant Daniel W. Pettengill for promotion
Captain Frederic A. Cummings recommends Sergeant Daniel W. Pettengill for promotion
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Sergeant Jonathan Pineo inquires about his commission as lieutenant
Sergeant Jonathan Pineo inquires about his commission as lieutenant
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Captain Frederic A. Cummings recommends Sergeant Clark for promotion
Captain Frederic A. Cummings recommends Sergeant Clark for promotion
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