Military History

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Chamberlain writes to Governor Coburn regarding deaths of Billings and Linscott
Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain to Governor Abner Coburn of Maine. He reports on the deaths of Captain Billings and Lieutenant Linscott, discusses regimental matters, and his health

"I am at home a few days having been ordered north on account of my health."

  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Joseph Fitch recommends the promotion of John Lynes
Joseph Fitch writing to S.H. Dale from Kelly's Ford regarding promotion of John Lynes, in which Chamberlain includes a note of support.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Captain Atherton W. Clark sends regimental returns to Adjutant General Hodsdon
Captain Atherton W. Clark sends regimental returns to Adjutant General Hodsdon.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


C.C. Hayes writes Governor Coburn about the status of the regiment
C.C. Hayes writes Governor Coburn about the status of the regiment
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Captain Prentiss Fogler forwards enlistments per General Order 191
Captain Prentiss Fogler forwards enlistments per General Order 191.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Joseph Linscott requests a transfer to the Navy
Joseph Linscott requests a transfer to the Navy
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Lieutenant Colonel Charles D. Gilmore describes Chamberlain's wounding at Petersburg
Lieutenant Colonel Gilmore writes from Washington, D.C. to General John L. Hodsdon describing Chamberlain's wound, his promotion to Brig. General, his merit as a soldier, and the names of the men Chamberlain recommends for promotion "His wound is a very severe one and a very dangerous one, and the surgeons are by no means certain of saving his life."
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Special Order 263 discharging Corporal Leighton J. Folsom to accept appointment in the US Colored Troops
Special Order 263 discharging Corporal Leighton J. Folsom to accept appointment in the US Colored Troops (USCT)
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Lieutenant Addison W. Lewis recommends LaForest P. True for promotion
Lieutenant Addison W. Lewis writes to D.L. Milliken in the Maine Legislature recommending LaForest P. True for promotion
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Special Order 364 transferring David Patton and John Creighton to active service
Special Order 364 transferring David Patton and John Creighton to active service
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment