Military History

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General Hodsdon from A. D. Menon, State bounty to Joseph Johnson, Edward Ferance and Robert B. Allen
Letter from A.D. Menon to Adjutant General Hodsdon regarding bounties issued to Joseph Johnson, Edward Ferance, and Robert B. Allen.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: Incoming Municipal Correspondence


Governor Washburn from George W. Davis, regarding information regarding the soldiers
Letter from George Davis to Governor Washburn requesting clarification regarding "detached men."
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: Incoming Municipal Correspondence


John L. Hodsdon from R. H. Goding, the town of Acton met their quota
Letter from Richard H. Goding to Adjutant General John Hodsdon informing him that the town of Acton had met its quota for nine-month volunteers.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: Incoming Municipal Correspondence


Letter to Governor Washburn Requesting Replacement of Reuben Dyer
Petition to Governor Israel Washburn from Appleton selectmen stating that elected officer Reuben Dyer is not able-bodied and asking that election be declared null and void. Petitioners request that Benjamin F. Sprague, Esq. be appointed to fill the vacancy.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: Incoming Municipal Correspondence


Letter to John Hodsdon Regarding Quota
Letter to Adjutant General John Hodsdon from Appleton selectman stating that "there have gone from our town into the army 97 men and we think that the town has furnished more than her proposition with other towns."
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: Incoming Municipal Correspondence


Letter from Andrew Burkett and A.H. Wentworth Regarding Quota
Letter from Appleton selectmen certifying they have appointed Samuel Thomas as recruiting officer for the town.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: Incoming Municipal Correspondence


Letter from Nancy Hibbard to Governor Cony Regarding the Death of Her Son George, March 20, 1866
Letter from Nancy Hibbard regarding death of her son George W. Hibbard, who enlisted in the 17th Maine Infantry, Company E under Captain Collins, and died at Fort Hamilton. Mrs. Hibbard seeks assistance in obtaining support.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: Incoming Municipal Correspondence


Letter to John Hodsdon from Stephen W. Laughton
Letter to Adjutant General John Hodsdon asking about enrollment and whether to call out his company before receiving orders.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: Incoming Municipal Correspondence


Letter from Calvin Burkett Regarding Appleton Quota, April 19
Letter from Calvin Burkett writing from Grand Ecore, Louisiana to his friend Thomas regarding quota. Year of letter is unknown.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: Incoming Municipal Correspondence


Quota receipt, April 8, 1864
Quota receipt for Joseph K. Simmons of Appleton.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: Incoming Municipal Correspondence