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James Cochrane recommends Captain Prentiss M. Fogler for promotion
- James Cochrane recommends Captain Prentiss M. Fogler for promotion
1863
Warren Sheldon requests a recommendation as police detective
- Warren Sheldon of Company G, 20th Maine Regiment, requests Govenor Coburn's recommendation for police detective as he is disabled and not fit for service.
1863
Chamberlain writes to Gov. Coburn regarding candidates for surgeon
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Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain to Governor Abner Coburn. Discusses candidates for regimental surgeon; other regimental matters including 2nd Maine transfers and possible trouble with drafted conscripts.
"I trust we can manage them with enough skill and prudence to save them from desertion and its inevitable consequence -- shooting. I don't want any of that business with Maine men."
1863
John M. Libby writes to Mr. Boothby requesting his state bounty
- John M. Libby writes to Mr. Boothby requesting his state bounty.
1863
Joshua Chamberlain writes to Governor Abner Coburn regarding Dr. Martin
- Letter from Joshua Chamberlain to Governor Abner Coburn regarding the transfer of a surgeon to the 20th Maine and discussing the obedience of the men in his regiment.
1863
Dr. John Benson inquires about a travel pass to the regiment to be mustered in
- Dr. John Benson inquires about a travel pass to the regiment to be mustered in.
1863
Chamberlain recommends Lt. James Nichols for a Cavalry commission
- Chamberlain writes to Governor Samuel Cony recommending Lt. James H. Nichols for appointment in a cavalry regiment.
1864
Charles Strickland reports difficulty in recruiting in the country
- Charles Strickland reports difficulty in recruiting in the country. "'Tis next to impossible to get men - wages are high & they are all employed."
1862
Adelbert Ames offers his services in the military
- Adelbert Ames offers his services in the military.
1861