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Miniature of Chamberlain to Rev. Theodore Gerrish regarding his recollections of Gettysburg
Chamberlain to Rev. Theodore Gerrish regarding his recollections of Gettysburg
Fragment of letter describing Chamberlain's Gettysburg battle recollections after the war. Letter likely written circa 1882 to Reverend Theodore Gerrish, who published "Army Life" regarding the exploits of the 20th Maine Regiment. Chamberlain corrects Gerrish's impressions regarding Chamberlain's order to "fix bayonets" in the charge at Little Round Top.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Miniature of John H. Rice recommends P.M. Jeffords for appointment as Captain in the 18th Maine Regiment
John H. Rice recommends P.M. Jeffords for appointment as Captain in the 18th Maine Regiment
John H. Rice recommends P.M. Jeffords for appointment as Captain in the 18th Maine Regiment
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Miniature of Richard Tinker of Thomaston recommends Hezekiah Long for recruiting officer
Richard Tinker of Thomaston recommends Hezekiah Long for recruiting officer
Richard Tinker of Thomaston recommends Hezekiah Long of Belfast for recruiting officer.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Miniature of E. Snow accepts position as 1st Lieutenant
E. Snow accepts position as 1st Lieutenant
E. Snow of Rockland accepts a position as 1st Lieutenant.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Miniature of Chamberlain's Gettysburg battle report
Chamberlain's Gettysburg battle report
Gettysburg battle report from Lt. Col. Joshua L. Chamberlain to Acting Adjutant General Lt. George Herendeen at Brigade Headquarters describing the actions of his regiment, the 20th Maine, at Little Round Top.

"In the midst of this struggle, our ammunition utterly failed ... As a last, desperate resort, I ordered a charge. The word 'fix bayonets' flew from man to man. The click of the steel seemed to give new zeal to all. The men dashed forward with a shout."

  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Miniature of John H. Rice recommends Reverend Alfred C. Godfrey for chaplain
John H. Rice recommends Reverend Alfred C. Godfrey for chaplain
John H. Rice recommends Reverend Alfred C. Godfrey for chaplain
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Miniature of Special Order 329, honorably discharging Private N.H. DeCoster to enable him to accept appointment in the US Colored Troops
Special Order 329, honorably discharging Private N.H. DeCoster to enable him to accept appointment in the US Colored Troops
Special Order 329, honorably discharging Private N.H. DeCoster to enable him to accept an appointment in the US Colored Troops (USCT).
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Miniature of Chamberlain does not recommend Nichols for promotion
Chamberlain does not recommend Nichols for promotion
Chamberlain does not recommend Nichols for promotion
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Miniature of Captain Atherton W. Clark and others request that Dr. Abner Shaw be commissioned their regimental surgeon
Captain Atherton W. Clark and others request that Dr. Abner Shaw be commissioned their regimental surgeon
Captain A.W. Clark and others request that Dr. Abner Shaw be commissioned their regimental surgeon
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
Miniature of Special Order 93 mustering out Captain J.L. Bangs, Jr. so he can receive promotion
Special Order 93 mustering out Captain J.L. Bangs, Jr. so he can receive promotion
Special Order 93 mustering out Captain J.L. Bangs, Jr. so he can receive promotion.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment