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Chamberlain recommends Charles Bennett
Letter from Joshua L. Chamberlain recommending Bowdoin sophomore Charles Bennett for a commission.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
  • Date: 1862-07-23


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
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
  • Date: 1862-07-26


John D. Lincoln recommends Joshua Chamberlain to Governor Israel Washburn
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."

  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
  • Date: 1862-07-17


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.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
  • Date: 1862-07-17


Erastus Foote recommends Ellis Spear for position
Erastus Foote recommends Ellis Spear for a position in the regiment.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
  • Date: 1862-07-10


Joshua Chamberlain's application for commission
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."

  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
  • Date: 1862-07-14


Adelbert Ames reports on his pending departure
Adelbert Ames reports that the advance guard of the Army of the Potomac has arrived in Hampton, Virginia, and that his pending departure from there may be a few days longer.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
  • Date: 1862-08-18


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.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
  • Date: 1862-08-19


T.F. Andrews requests railroad passes to move men into camp
T.F. Andrews requests railroad passes to move men into camp.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
  • Date: 1862-08-14


Surgeon Nahum P. Monroe inquires about a furlough to settle his business
Surgeon Nahum P. Monroe inquires about a furlough to settle his business once the regiment is mustered into camp.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 20th Maine Regiment
  • Date: 1862-08-15