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Joshua Chamberlain writes to Governor Washburn
Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain to Governor Washburn regarding premature rumors about his possible commission to command a new regiment.

"I beg your excellency to understand that these mortifying reports did not come from me."

  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Chamberlain recommends Charles Bennett
Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain recommending Bowdoin sophomore Charles Bennett for a commission.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Dr. Houghton writes to Governor Washburn approving appointment of Dr. Bennett as assistant surgeon
Dr. Houghton writes to Governor Washburn approving appointment of Dr. Bennett as assistant surgeon
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


C.P. Brown and others recommend Charles D. Gilmore for promotion
C.P. Brown and others recommend Charles D. Gilmore for promotion
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Adelbert Ames reports on his pending departure
Adelbert Ames reports that the advance guard of the Army of the Potomac has arrived in Hampton, Virginia, and that his pending departure from there may be a few days longer.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Captain Hill reports arrival of Daniel W. Keene and Weston H. Keene for muster
Captain Hill reports arrival of Daniel W. Keene and Weston H. Keene for muster.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Lieutenant William W. Morrell writes General Hodsdon regarding enlistments and rejected men
Lieutenant William W. Morrell writes General Hodsdon regarding enlistments and rejected men. Notes that Frederick A. Gushee and Elijah D. Gushee transferred from the (19th?) Regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Lysander Hill recommends Sergeant William K. Bickford for promotion
Lysander Hill recommends Sergeant William K. Bickford for promotion.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


George G. Perceval requests a position as Assistant Surgeon
Dr. George G. Percival, writing from Bellevue Hospital, requests a position as Assistant Surgeon.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


George W. Bosworth writes Governor Coburn regarding reports of mistreatment of soldiers by the Quartermaster
George W. Bosworth writes Governor Coburn regarding reports of mistreatment of soldiers by the Quartermaster.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment