Civil War (1861-1865)
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Joshua Chamberlain's application for commission
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Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain to Governor Washburn of Maine, offering his services for the war and requesting a commission.
"I have always been interested in military matters, and what I do not know in that line, I know how to learn."
1862
Joshua Chamberlain writes to Governor Washburn
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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."
1862
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.
1862
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
1862
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.
1862
Chamberlain recommends Charles Bennett
- Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain recommending Bowdoin sophomore Charles Bennett for a commission.
1862
Erastus Foote recommends Ellis Spear for position
- Erastus Foote recommends Ellis Spear for a position in the regiment.
1862
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
1864
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.
1862
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.
1862