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Chamberlain writes to Gov. Coburn regarding candidates for surgeon
Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain to Governor Abner Coburn. Discusses candidates for regimental surgeon; other regimental matters including 2nd Maine transfers and possible trouble with drafted conscripts.

"I trust we can manage them with enough skill and prudence to save them from desertion and its inevitable consequence -- shooting. I don't want any of that business with Maine men."

  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment


Albert A. Waterhouse writes Governor Cony and requests a writing position for his wife
Albert A. Waterhouse writes Governor Cony and requests a writing position for his wife
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


William Hersey, John F. Nute, and F.E. Nute write Governor Cony regarding promotion for Captain Charles W. Nute and Colonel Shepherd's dislike
William Hersey, John F. Nute, and F.E. Nute write Governor Cony regarding promotion for Captain Charles W. Nute and Colonel Shepherd's dislike.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Colonel Russell B. Shepherd forwards recommendations for promotions
Colonel Russell B. Shepherd forwards recommendations for promotions of Zemro A. Smith, Charles W. Nute, Samuel E. Burnham, Charles W. Lenfest, Charles H. Sawyer, Hiram F. Swett, and Abiathar J. Knowles.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Major Russell B. Shepherd forwards the resignation of Thomas Talbot and recommends several promotions in the regiment
Major Russell B. Shepherd forwards the resignation of Thomas Talbot and recommends several promotions in the regiment
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Anna Smith requests state aid as her husband John enlisted when drunk
Anna Smith requests state aid as her husband John enlisted when drunk and she is now destitute with two dependent children.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


W.R. Ayer recommends Warren A. Huntress for promotion to lieutenant
W.R. Ayer recommends Warren A. Huntress for promotion to lieutenant
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Major General Dix, Commander of the Department of the East, writes Governor Cony concerning the case of Lieutenant L. Curtis
Major General John Adams Dix, Commander of the Department of the East, writes Governor Cony concerning the case of Lieutenant L. Curtis
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


M.L. Davis of Castine inquires about her husband Josiah, who she has not heard from
M.L. Davis of Castine inquires about her husband Josiah, who she has not heard from
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 1st Maine Heavy Artillery


Glazier Letter to Hodsdon Regarding Blanks, May 16, 1863
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 7th Maine Regiment