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Undated (circa August 1861) - Charles K. Sherwood solicits a promotion from Governor Washburn
Charles K. Sherwood solicits a promotion from Governor Washburn.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Undated (circa 1861) - J. A. Waterman expresses support for promotion of Sergeant Edwards
J.A. Waterman recommends promotion of Sergeant Edwards.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Undated - Captain Henry G. Thomas recommends Charles H. Dean for commission in a colored regiment
Captain Henry G. Thomas recommends Corporal Charles H. Dean for commission in a colored regiment. Mentions his bravery and good conduct in the first battle of Manassas (Bull Run).
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Miller writes to Governor Washburn about muskets and payroll
Colonel Miller writes to Governor Washburn about muskets and payroll.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


John P. Swasey requests the discharge of George Hayford
John P. Swasey requests the discharge of George Hayford, who enlisted at 17 without his parents' consent and who suffers from tuberculosis.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Colonel Oliver Otis Howard writes to Captain Thomas to recommend him for promotion
Colonel Oliver Otis Howard writes to Captain Thomas to recommend him for promotion.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Undated (circa 1861) - David Fernald recommends Benjamin Franklin Leavitt for lieutenant
David Fernald, selectman, along with other municipal officers of Saco, recommends Benjamin Franklin Leavitt for lieutenant.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Affidavit against Captain Josiah R. Brady
Affidavit against Captain Josiah R. Brady by Colonel Mark Dunnell, regarding Brady's disregard of the rules of discipline and repeated absences without leave.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment


Proclamations
Proclamations are issued by the Governor to recognize and celebrate extraordinary achievements, honor occasions of importance and significance, and to increase public awareness of issues for the well-being of Maine citizens. Requests are reviewed and issued at the Governor's discretion. These documents are strictly ceremonial, not legally binding, and should not be interpreted as a political or policy endorsement of any kind.


Seth Scamman writes Governor Washburn about E.A. Scamman being passed over for promotion
Seth Scamman writes Governor Washburn about E.A. Scamman being passed over for promotion
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 5th Maine Regiment