20th Maine Regiment

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Luther French offers his services as chaplain
Luther French offers his services as chaplain
1861

Charles Strickland reports difficulty in recruiting in the country
Charles Strickland reports difficulty in recruiting in the country. "'Tis next to impossible to get men - wages are high & they are all employed."
1862

Undated (circa July 1862) fragment of "Extracts from Col. G.W. Getty's report - Col. G[etty] Commanding 2nd Brigade Artillery Reserve"
Undated (circa July 1862) fragment of "Extracts from Col. G.W. Getty's report - Col. G[etty] Commanding 2nd Brigade Artillery Reserve." References battles of Gaines' Mill (Chickahominy) and Malvern Hill.
1862

Dr. Isaac Palmer and Dr. Allen recommend Dr. S.A. Bennett as surgeon
Dr. Isaac Palmer and Dr. Allen recommend Dr. S.A. Bennett as surgeon
1862

E.W. Stetson recommends J.B. Fitch for promotion
E.W. Stetson recommends J.B. Fitch for promotion
1862

Henry C. Merriam writes regarding a commission for Joseph O. Smith
Henry C. Merriam writes regarding a commission for Joseph O. Smith
1862

Lieutenant William W. Morrell corrects list of enlistments
Lieutenant William W. Morrell corrects the list of enlistments, including James R. Merrill, Samuel B. Libby, Ephraim W. Pease, and William F. Merrill. Also reports that Drs. Tewksbury and Hersom have arrived and are examining the men.
1862

Major Charles Gilmore reports changes to Company F roster
Major Charles Gilmore reports changes to Company F roster, incluidng Gilman Pike, Seth W. Clark, Samuel Philbrick, and Leighton J. Folsom.
1862

Henry C. Merriam recommends Besse for appointment as lieutenant instead of B.F. Hamilton
Henry C. Merriam recommends Besse for appointment as lieutenant instead of B.F. Hamilton. William Bailey concurs.

"We have been pushed around from regiment to regiment, and delayed in every way till we are dirty and, I fear, lousy."

1862

George G. Percival requests position as Assistant Surgeon
George G. Percival requests position as Assistant Surgeon
1862