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Dr. John Benson inquires about a travel pass to the regiment to be mustered in
Dr. John Benson inquires about a travel pass to the regiment to be mustered in.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Joshua Chamberlain writes to Governor Abner Coburn regarding Dr. Martin
Letter from Joshua Chamberlain to Governor Abner Coburn regarding the transfer of a surgeon to the 20th Maine and discussing the obedience of the men in his regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


John M. Libby writes to Mr. Boothby requesting his state bounty
John M. Libby writes to Mr. Boothby requesting his state bounty.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


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."

  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Albert A. Waterhouse writes Governor Cony and requests a writing position for his wife
Albert A. Waterhouse writes Governor Cony and requests a writing position for his wife
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


William Hersey, John F. Nute, and F.E. Nute write Governor Cony regarding promotion for Captain Charles W. Nute and Colonel Shepherd's dislike
William Hersey, John F. Nute, and F.E. Nute write Governor Cony regarding promotion for Captain Charles W. Nute and Colonel Shepherd's dislike.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Colonel Russell B. Shepherd forwards recommendations for promotions
Colonel Russell B. Shepherd forwards recommendations for promotions of Zemro A. Smith, Charles W. Nute, Samuel E. Burnham, Charles W. Lenfest, Charles H. Sawyer, Hiram F. Swett, and Abiathar J. Knowles.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


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
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Anna Smith requests state aid as her husband John enlisted when drunk
Anna Smith requests state aid as her husband John enlisted when drunk and she is now destitute with two dependent children.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


W.R. Ayer recommends Warren A. Huntress for promotion to lieutenant
W.R. Ayer recommends Warren A. Huntress for promotion to lieutenant
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery