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John H. Rice recommends James Maxfield for promotion
John H. Rice recommends James Maxfield for promotion
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 16th Maine Regiment


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


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


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


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


George Palmer inquires about the welfare of Patrick Lang, whose sister is a servant in Palmer's home
George Palmer inquires about the welfare of Patrick Lang, whose sister is a servant in Palmer's home
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 16th Maine Regiment


Captain Charles S. Hildreth forwards the History of Company A, 16th Maine Infantry Volunteers
Captain Charles S. Hildreth forwards the History of Company A, 16th Maine Infantry Volunteers
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 16th Maine Regiment


Daniel Stickney requests information on welfare of Frank Herbert
Daniel Stickney requests information on welfare of Frank Herbert
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 16th Maine Regiment


Mary Engels writes regarding pension due from her late husband Louis Engels
Mary Engels writes regarding pension due from her late husband Louis Engels
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 16th Maine Regiment


John Hodsdon writes John Patterson of Company I regarding payment due him
John Hodsdon writes John Patterson of Company I regarding payment due him
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: 16th Maine Regiment