Military History

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1861-08-23 S.B. Morrison acknowledges receipt of Governor Washburn's letter
S.B. Morrison acknowledges receipt of Governor Washburn's letter and pledges prompt action.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Dr. Daniel McRuer requests pay for services and recommends Mr. Godfrey for cavalry command
Dr. Daniel McRuer writes to an unidentified person requesting payment for his services to the regiment August-September 1861. He also recommends the son of John E. Godfrey of Bangor for an officer's commission in the cavalry.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


John C. Godfrey recommends Appleton as Major or Adjutant in 6th Maine Volunteers
John E. Godfrey writes to Governor Israel Washburn, Jr. to recommend the son of Moses Appleton, currently serving in the 2nd Maine Regiment, for a position as Major or Adjutant in the 6th Maine Volunteers.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


L.C. Fairfield writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon to request permission to take charge of enlistment of 1000 men
L.C. Fairfield writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon to request permission to take charge of enlistment of 1000 men for the 2nd Regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Reverend Edward Ballard requests information on Captain E.W. Jones
Reverend Edward Ballard, Rector of St. Paul's in Brunswick, writes to the Adjutant General requesting information on the late E.W. Jones, who was killed at Bull Run.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


1861-08-28 1st Lieutenant George W. Brown writes to Governor Washburn regarding Major Gardiner's accusations
First Lieutenant George W. Brown writes to Governor Washburn regarding Major Gardiner's accusations against him. Gardiner accused him of taking a fee to procure a town bounty for another soldier.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


1st Lieutenant Reuben Sawyer sends enlistment roll
First Lieutenant Reuben Sawyer sends the enlistment roll of Company A, Second Maine Regiment, First Brigade, Second Division of Infantry to Maine Adjutant General John L. Hodsdon.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


W.H. McGillis writes to Governor Washburn regarding promotion of Sam Hinckley to Lieutenant
W.H. McGillis writes to Governor Washburn regarding promotion of Sam Hinckley to Lieutenant.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


1861-08-16 Dr. Daniel McRuer reports to Governor Washburn on the disorganization of the 2nd Regiment
Dr. Daniel McRuer reports to Governor Washburn on the disorganization of the 2nd Regiment and the lack of food, clothing, medical care, and shelter. "Their clothing is in a very ragged condition...their food I found to be very bad indeed...it was both mouldy and weevily...the poor sick soldiers are obliged to sleep on the damp ground..."
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Colonel Jameson writes to Governor Washburn to request 350 additional men and supplies
Colonel Jameson writes to Governor Washburn to request 350 additional men and supplies.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment