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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


Joshua Chamberlain acknowledges Governor Washburn's letter
Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain to Governor Israel Washburn, Jr., acknowledging receipt of his note and confirming appointment to meet Washburn in Augusta.
  • 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


Charles Strickland asks how many men to recruit in order to get his commission
Charles Strickland asks how many men to recruit in order to get his commission.
  • 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


Erastus Foote recommends Ellis Spear for position
Erastus Foote recommends Ellis Spear for a position in the regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Undated (circa 1864) - Colonel Joseph B Fitch writes to Governor Cony regarding Morrison C. Sanborn
Colonel Joseph B Fitch writes to Governor Cony regarding Morrison C. Sanborn
  • 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


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


Surgeon Nahum P. Monroe inquires about a furlough to settle his business
Surgeon Nahum P. Monroe inquires about a furlough to settle his business once the regiment is mustered into camp.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment