20th Maine Regiment
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Ellis Spear recommends Sergeant Daniel Keene for promotion
- Ellis Spear recommends Sergeant Daniel Keene for promotion
1864
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
John D. Lincoln recommends Joshua Chamberlain to Governor Israel Washburn
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John D. Lincoln writes Governor Washburn recommending Chamberlain for a suitable position in the Maine Volunteers.
"I need not tell you that the prof is a gentleman and scholar but let me say that he is a man of energy and sense."
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
Chamberlain recommends Charles Bennett
- Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain recommending Bowdoin sophomore Charles Bennett for a commission.
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
C.P. Brown and others recommend Charles D. Gilmore for promotion
- C.P. Brown and others recommend Charles D. Gilmore for promotion
1862
Captain Hill reports arrival of Daniel W. Keene and Weston H. Keene for muster
- Captain Hill reports arrival of Daniel W. Keene and Weston H. Keene for muster.
1862
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
T.F. Andrews requests railroad passes to move men into camp
- T.F. Andrews requests railroad passes to move men into camp.
1862