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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
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

Major Russell B. Shepherd forwards the resignation of Thomas Talbot and recommends several promotions in the regiment
Major Russell B. Shepherd forwards the resignation of Thomas Talbot and recommends several promotions in the regiment
1864