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Miniature of Charles Strickland asks how many men to recruit in order to get his commission
Charles Strickland asks how many men to recruit in order to get his commission
Charles Strickland asks how many men to recruit in order to get his commission.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Miniature of Erastus Foote recommends Ellis Spear for position
Erastus Foote recommends Ellis Spear for position
Erastus Foote recommends Ellis Spear for a position in the regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Miniature of Joshua Chamberlain's application for commission
Joshua Chamberlain's application for commission
Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain to Governor Washburn of Maine, offering his services for the war and requesting a commission.

"I have always been interested in military matters, and what I do not know in that line, I know how to learn."

  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Miniature of John D. Lincoln recommends Joshua Chamberlain to Governor Israel Washburn
John D. Lincoln recommends Joshua Chamberlain to Governor Israel Washburn
John D. Lincoln writes Governor Washburn recommending Chamberlain for a suitable position in the Maine Volunteers.

"I need not tell you that the prof is a gentleman and scholar but let me say that he is a man of energy and sense."

  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Miniature of Joshua Chamberlain acknowledges Governor Washburn's letter
Joshua Chamberlain acknowledges Governor Washburn's letter
Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain to Governor Israel Washburn, Jr., acknowledging receipt of his note and confirming appointment to meet Washburn in Augusta.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Miniature of Joshua Chamberlain writes to Governor Washburn
Joshua Chamberlain writes to Governor Washburn
Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain to Governor Washburn regarding premature rumors about his possible commission to command a new regiment.

"I beg your excellency to understand that these mortifying reports did not come from me."

  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Miniature of Chamberlain recommends Charles Bennett
Chamberlain recommends Charles Bennett
Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain recommending Bowdoin sophomore Charles Bennett for a commission.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Miniature of Dr. Houghton writes to Governor Washburn approving appointment of Dr. Bennett as assistant surgeon
Dr. Houghton writes to Governor Washburn approving appointment of Dr. Bennett as assistant surgeon
Dr. Houghton writes to Governor Washburn approving appointment of Dr. Bennett as assistant surgeon
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Miniature of C.P. Brown and others recommend Charles D. Gilmore for promotion
C.P. Brown and others recommend Charles D. Gilmore for promotion
C.P. Brown and others recommend Charles D. Gilmore for promotion
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Miniature of Adelbert Ames reports on his pending departure
Adelbert Ames reports on his pending departure
Adelbert Ames reports that the advance guard of the Army of the Potomac has arrived in Hampton, Virginia, and that his pending departure from there may be a few days longer.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment