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to James B. Swain

Approves of the idea to "establish a campaign paper in the city of New York." Written on State of Maine Executive Department Stationary.

GLC03469.02

As brigadier general, seated facing right

Graphite inscription on verso "Chamberlain." Ink inscription on verso "Joshua L. Chamberlain. Brig. Gen. and Bv't Maj. Gen. Vols. U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway New York from Photographic...

GLC05111.02.0287

to John M. Brown

Chamberlain, Lieutenant Colonel of the 20th Maine Volunteers, writes to Brown (possibly John Marshall Brown), Adjutant of the 20th Regiment. Requests a fifteen day leave of absence to attend to business in Maine, "involving pecuniary and other...

GLC04180

to Lieutenant Colonel Locke

Chamberlain, Colonel of the 20th Regiment, Maine Volunteers, requests a fifteen day leave of absence from Locke, Assistant Adjutant General of the 5th Corps. Reports that the leave of absence is based on sickness, and encloses a surgeon's...

GLC04181

to Frederick Locke

Asks for a 20 day leave of absence to recover his health following Gettysburg.

GLC03801.05

Maine at Gettysburg.

Title continues, Report of Maine Commissioners, Prepared by the Executive Committee. Chamberlain's presentation notice pasted onto the front flyleaf. Includes maps, photographs, narrative reports, rosters, monument dedications, and casualty reports...

GLC03852

to [unknown] re: leaning against signing a pardon.

Written to an unknown colonel, as Governor of Maine.

GLC06603

to Thomas Chamberlain

Requesting a five day leave of absence "to go to Washington & Baltimore on business." Requesting the leave from his brother, who ranked below him but was the Acting Adjutant of their company.

GLC03801.04

[Signature on a card]

Includes biographical information on verso, written in pencil at a later date. Chamberlain signs as Brevet Major General, a title he achieved 29 March 1865.

GLC02878.04.10

to Lorenzo Thomas

Chamberlain, Colonel of the 20th Regiment, Maine Volunteers, reports his address as Brunswick, Maine to Thomas, Adjutant General, United States. Encloses a required certificate from his surgeon (not included). Writes, "On the 29th of July 1863 I...

GLC04179