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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
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
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