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Petition from officers requesting discharge of the regiment due to lack of clothing and mutiny
Petition from Colonel Charles Roberts and other officers to Governor Israel Washburn requesting the discharge of the regiment due to lack of clothing, ill health of the soldiers, and mutiny. He states that 58 men refused service and were sent by General Scott to the Dry Tortugas in the Gulf of Mexico as punishment.
1861

Willis Patten writes to Governor Washburn offering his services
Willis Patten of New York City writes to Governor Israel Washburn offering his services to assist Maine troops en route.
1861

Doctor Daniel McRuer offers his medical services
Dr. Daniel McRuer writes to Governor Israel Washburn offering his services as Army surgeon.
1861

Thomas Smith informs General J.H. Butler of a deserter in Old Town
Thomas Hoskins informs General J.H. Butler of the presence of a deserter named H. B Lawrence.
1861

1861-06-12 John E. Godfrey requests Governor Washburn write to the Secretary of War on behalf of Edward L. Appleton
John Godfrey writes to Governor Washburn, requesting he send a letter to the Secretary of War to ask for the position of Lieutenant for Edward Appleton.
1861

1861-08-31 Lieutenant Colonel Charles Roberts suggests officers for election in regiment
Lieutenant Colonel Charles Roberts writes to Governor Israel Washburn, Jr. to suggest officers for election in the 2nd Regiment.
1861

Charles E. Phillips writes to Governor Washburn to suggest Samuel Hinckley for 2nd Lieutenant
Charles E. Phillips writes to Governor Washburn to suggest Samuel B. Hinckley for 2nd Lieutenant of the regiment.
1861

Daniel White inquires whether a regiment to serve until spring would be accepted
Daniel White inquires of Governor Israel Washburn whether a regiment to serve until spring would be accepted, because the men cannot serve the full three year term.
1861

Colonel Jameson writes to Governor Washburn regarding complaints within the regiment
Colonel Jameson writes to Governor Washburn regarding complaints within the regiment, and to request more men, uniforms, and musicians
1861

Daniel F. Billings request a return to his regiment
Daniel F. Billings writes to Colonel Wilde to request a return to the 2nd Regiment after he was detained by illness
1861