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Contributing Institution
Maine State Archives
Document Type
Text
Identifier
15-46369-F023-I021
Exact Creation Date
8-31-1864
Language
English
Other Location
Petersburg, Virginia
Keywords
Civil War; Correspondence; 1st Maine Heavy Artillery
Recommended Citation
Smith, Zemro A., "1864-08-31 Zemro Smith and other commissioned officers request that Governor Coburn appoint Major Shepherd to lead the regiment, saying the appointment of Thomas Talbot "would be fatal in its results"" (1864). 1st Maine Heavy Artillery. 283.
https://digitalmaine.com/cw_me_1st_heavy_corr/283
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Captain Zemro Smith and other commissioned officers request that Governor Coburn appoint Major Shepherd to lead the regiment, saying the appointment of Thomas Talbot "would be fatal in its results," citing his lack of military ability, lack of respect and confidence of officers, and physical incapacity.