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Major Charles Gilmore requests official notification of his promotion to the 20th Maine be sent to his former regiment (7th Maine)
- Major Charles Gilmore requests official notification of his promotion to the 20th Maine be sent to his former regiment (7th Maine).
1862
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
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
E.B. Page, Selectman of Atkinson, inquires about deserter William Hanson
- E.B. Page, Selectman of Atkinson, inquires about deserter William Hanson, who was counted on the town's quota.
1864
Captain Samuel W. Daggett requests a promotion to Major over Captain Crossman, whom he claims is universally disliked within the regiment
- Captain Samuel W. Daggett requests a promotion to Major over Captain Crossman, whom he claims is universally disliked within the regiment
1864
John E. Godfrey writes regarding a promotion for Samuel W. Daggett
- John E. Godfrey writes regarding a promotion for Samuel W. Daggett
1864