5th Maine Regiment

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Colonel Dunnell writes to Hodsdon regarding progress and needs of the regiment
Colonel Dunnell writes to Hodsdon regarding progress and needs of the regiment. Apologizes for "showing temper" but many men are yet without shoes.
1861

Lieutenant Thomas Sawyer resigns his commission in the 1st Maine Regiment
Lieutenant Thomas Sawyer resigns his commission in the 1st Maine Regiment to take a 2nd Lieutenancy in the 5th Maine Regiment.
1861

U.S. Paymaster Dr. Frederick Robie writes to Governor Washburn
U.S. Paymaster Dr. Frederick Robie writes to Governor Washburn.
1861

Colonel Mark H. Dunnell reports on the condition of the regiment
Colonel Mark H. Dunnell reports to Adjutant General Hodsdon regarding regimental morale and insubordination of soldiers due to lack of tents and blankets.
1861

Lincoln Radford writes to the Adjutant General regarding provisions and employment of clerks
Lincoln Radford writes to the Adjutant General regarding provisions for the 5th Maine. Radford and others acted as commissary agents.
1861

Captain Mark Dunnell announces appointments
Captain Mark Dunnell announces his appointment of John S. Merrill as 2nd Lieutenant of Company A and Captain Heald as Quartermaster.
1861

Colonel Dunnell informs Governor Washburn that the regiment is breaking camp
Colonel Dunnell informs Governor Washburn that the regiment is breaking camp to take position in advance of the 3rd and 4th Maine Regiments.
1861

Colonel Mark H. Dunnell inquires about pay for the regiment
Colonel Mark Dunnell writes from Camp Preble, Portland, to Governor Washburn inquiring about pay owed to the men of the 5th Maine.
1861

Colonel Dunnell asks General Hodsdon procedure to fill vacancies
Colonel Dunnell asks General Hodsdon procedure to fill officer vacancies.
1861

Colonel Mark Dunnell regarding promotions
Colonel Mark Dunnell regarding promotions and resignation of Colonel Jameson.
1861