5th Maine Regiment
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Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Ilsley returns results of elections of officers
- Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Ilsley returns results of elections of officers to Governor Washburn and recommends that the commission for Frederic Speed be issued without delay.
1861
Captain Henry Millett and Lieutenant Speed request copies of their commissions lost at Manassas
- Captain Henry Millett and Lieutenant Speed request copies of their commissions lost at Manassas.
1861
Sergeant-Major Frederic Speed writes about lack of supplies
- Sergeant-Major Frederic Speed writes to Governor Washburn about lack of supplies and complains that it is unjust to have the officers sleep in tents with 16 privates.
1861
Colonel Dunnell regarding objections to Dr. Buxton's appointment
- Colonel Dunnell writes to unknown recipient but likely Governor Washburn regarding objections to Dr. Buxton's appointment. He states he has appointed Dr. Francis Warren of Biddeford as Assistant Surgeon.
1861
Colonel Dunnell requests pants for the regiment
- Colonel Dunnell pleads for pants for the regiment. "With regards to other things we will make no other complaints, but our need for pants is very dear, for we have men who cannot go outside their tents for want of pants to cover their nakedness."
1861
Colonel Mark Dunnell recommends Seth Hunkins for surgeon
- Colonel Mark Dunnell recommends Seth C. Hunkins for surgeon of the regiment.
1861
Lieutenant W. H. Watson requests new commissions for himself and officers
- Lieutenant W. H. Watson requests new commissions for himself and officers as theirs were in the baggage that was lost at the Battle of Manassas.
1861
Joseph W. Parker recommends Corporal Richmond Edwards for promotion
- Joseph W. Parker recommends Corporal Richmond Edwards for promotion
1863
Lizzie Coburn requests information if her husband Charles is still alive
- Lizzie Coburn requests information if her husband Charles is still alive
1863