Military History

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John Bridges writes to Governor Washburn asking about a lieutenancy for his son Charles
John Bridges writes to Governor Washburn asking about a lieutenant's commission for his son Charles
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Lieutenant George W. Brown offers to recruit more men
Lieutenant George W. Brown writes to Governor Washburn and offers to recruit more men for the regiment as he is not able to be on active duty in the field.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Colonel Charles Roberts informs Adjutant General Hodsdon that the regiment has chosen Reverend Small for chaplain
Colonel Charles Roberts informs Adjutant General Hodsdon that the regiment has chosen Reverend Small for chaplain.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Captain David White requests leave to close his business
Captain David White requests leave to close his business.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


A. Leighton recommends Joseph Chamberlain for a commission in the 16th Regiment
A. Leighton recommends Corporal Joseph Chamberlain, of Company A, 2nd Maine Regiment, for a commission in the 16th Regiment or other. He is the son of Ira Chamberlain of Bangor.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Captain L.D. Phillips requests information on Henry W. Palmer in Captain Getchell's Company
Captain L.D. Phillips requests information on Henry W. Palmer in Captain Getchell's Company.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Colonel George Varney requests appointment of a surgeon
Colonel George Varney requests appointment of a surgeon as others are sick and unfit for duty.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Colonel George Varney forwards his monthly returns of January-March 1863
Colonel George Varney forwards his monthly returns of January-March 1863 to Adjutant General Hodsdon.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Colonel George Varney recommends Dr. W.R. Benson for appointment as surgeon
Colonel George Varney recommends Dr. W.R. Benson for appointment as surgeon in any regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


L.P. Mudgett corrects misspelled name on commission of W.H. Boynton
L.P. Mudgett corrects misspelled name on the commission of W.H. Boynton.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment