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Colonel Elijah Walker explains his recommendation of Otis Spear to Colonel E.R. Spear
Colonel Elijah Walker explains his recommendation of Otis Spear to Colonel Ellis R. Spear. Walker mentions he has men in the regiment as young as 16 and as old as 64 and the prevalence of measles and smallpox. He requests new able-bodied recruits.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 4th Maine Regiment


Walter Nichols writes Governor Coburn urging the promotion of Captain Gray
Walter Nichols writes Governor Coburn urging the promotion of Captain Gray
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 4th Maine Regiment


William McGilvery requests a promotion for Christopher C. Gray
William McGilvery requests a promotion for Christopher C. Gray
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 4th Maine Regiment


Senator John Bridges writes again to Governor Washburn to obtain discharge for his son Charles
Senator John Bridges of Castine writes again to Governor Washburn requesting a discharge for his son Charles, stating the southern climate does not agree with him.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Dr. Augustus C. Hamlin writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon about recruitment and supplies
Dr. Augustus C. Hamlin writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon requesting permission to establish a howitzer corps attached to the 2nd Regiment with Charles Lewis as leader of the corps, and informs Hodsdon of the need for equipment and uniforms.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Colonel Jameson requests Enfield rifles and new knapsacks for the 2nd Regiment
Colonel Jameson writes from regimental headquarters at Camp Seward to an unidentified person requesting new Enfield rifles and knapsacks for the 2nd Regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Mrs. M.H. Maxwell complains about lack of rations for soldiers
Mrs. M.H. Maxwell of Bangor writes to Governor Washburn to draw attention to complaints from the 2nd Regiment about lack of rations and poor quality of meat and bread.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


S.R. Devereux writes to Governor Washburn about discharge for Senator Bridges' son
S.R. Devereux of Castine writes to Governor Israel Washburn in support of a discharge for Senator Bridges' son.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


A.D. Palmer requests position as assistant surgeon
A.D. Palmer writes to Governor Israel Washburn requesting a position as assistant surgeon to Dr. Augustus Hamlin or Dr. Allen.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment


Cornelius Luce asks Adjutant General Hodsdon about his status as a teamster
Cornelius Luce asks Adjutant General Hodsdon about his status as a teamster.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 2nd Maine Regiment