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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

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

Dr. A. Backus requests information whether Benjamin G. Foster, Company B, survived imprisonment in Libby Prison
Dr. A. Backus requests information whether Benjamin G. Foster, Company B, survived imprisonment in Libby Prison
1865

Charles Gilmore responds to Adjutant General Hodsdon's request for his military biography
Charles Gilmore responds to Adjutant General Hodsdon's request for his military biography
1865

Mr. Copeland recommends Lyman Bailey for appointment as Quartermaster
Mr. Copeland recommends Lyman Bailey for appointment as Quartermaster
1862

Colonel Jerrard acknowledges receipt of blank returns
Colonel Jerrard acknowledges receipt of blank returns
1862

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

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

Belinda Brick requests pay for husband John
Belinda Brick requests pay for husband John
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