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Chamberlain recommends A.N. Linscott for an appointment
Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Joshua Chamberlain, writing from the headquarters of the 20th Maine in Portland to an unknown recipient, recommending A.N. Linscott for military service in the Maine Volunteers.
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Luther French offers his services as chaplain
Luther French offers his services as chaplain
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John D. Lincoln recommends Joshua Chamberlain to Governor Israel Washburn
John D. Lincoln writes Governor Washburn recommending Chamberlain for a suitable position in the Maine Volunteers.

"I need not tell you that the prof is a gentleman and scholar but let me say that he is a man of energy and sense."

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Henry C. Merriam writes regarding a commission for Joseph O. Smith
Henry C. Merriam writes regarding a commission for Joseph O. Smith
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Hannibal Hamlin recommends Major Chapman or Lieutenant Adelbert Ames as regimental commanders
Hannibal Hamlin recommends Major Chapman or Lieutenant Adelbert Ames as regimental commanders
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Henry C. Merriam reports on recruitment progress
Henry C. Merriam reports on recruitment progress
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Mr. McDonald awaits orders
Mr. McDonald awaits orders
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Henry C. Merriam recommends Besse for appointment as lieutenant instead of B.F. Hamilton
Henry C. Merriam recommends Besse for appointment as lieutenant instead of B.F. Hamilton. William Bailey concurs.

"We have been pushed around from regiment to regiment, and delayed in every way till we are dirty and, I fear, lousy."

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Chamberlain to Rev. Theodore Gerrish regarding his recollections of Gettysburg
Fragment of letter describing Chamberlain's Gettysburg battle recollections after the war. Letter likely written circa 1882 to Reverend Theodore Gerrish, who published "Army Life" regarding the exploits of the 20th Maine Regiment. Chamberlain corrects Gerrish's impressions regarding Chamberlain's order to "fix bayonets" in the charge at Little Round Top.
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George J. Knowlton recommends Daniel Stinson for promotion to Captain
George J. Knowlton recommends Daniel Stinson for promotion to Captain
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