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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