• Home
  • Search
  • Browse State Agencies
  • My Account
  • About
  • DC Network Digital Commons Network™
Skip to main content
Digital Maine Maine State Library
  • Home
  • About
  • FAQs
  • My Account

Home > StateDocs > sos > ARCHIVES > ARC_IMG > ARC_ADJUTANT_GENERAL > CIVIL_WAR > CW_ADJUTANT_GENERAL_CORR > CW_ME_2ND_REGIMENT_CORR

2nd Maine Regiment
 

2nd Maine Regiment

The 2nd Maine Regiment was mustered in on May 28, 1861 and mustered out on June 9, 1863. The regiment was comprised of Company A - Bangor Light Infantry, Company B-Castine Light Infantry, Company C-Brewer Artillery, Company D - Milo Artillery, Companies E & F - Bangor Company, Company G - Bangor Tigers, Company H - Gymnasium Company, Company I - Grattan Guards, and Company K - Old Town Company.

They served in the following engagements:

  • First Manassas (First Bull Run) - July 21, 1861
  • Yorktown, VA - April 5- May 4, 1862
  • Hanover Court House, VA - May 27, 1862
  • Gaines Mill, VA - June 27-28, 1862
  • Malvern Hill, VA - July 1, 1862
  • Second Manassas (Second Bull Run) - August 29-30, 1862
  • Antietam, MD - September 17, 1862
  • Fredericksburg, VA - December 13, 1862
  • Chancellorsville, VA - May 1-4, 1863

By the time the regiment mustered out, there were 69 killed or dead of wounds, 70 dead from disease, and 15 mutineers.

Printing is not supported at the primary Gallery Thumbnail page. Please first navigate to a specific Image before printing.

Follow

Switch View to Grid View Slideshow
 
  • 1861-06-24 Dr. W.H. Allen writes to Governor Washburn regarding status of regiment by W. H. Allen

    1861-06-24 Dr. W.H. Allen writes to Governor Washburn regarding status of regiment

    W. H. Allen

  • 1861-06-26 Colonel Jameson writes to Governor Washburn to request 350 additional men and supplies by Charles Davis Jameson

    1861-06-26 Colonel Jameson writes to Governor Washburn to request 350 additional men and supplies

    Charles Davis Jameson

  • 1861-06-28 Colonel Jameson writes to Governor Washburn regarding complaints within the regiment by Charles Davis Jameson

    1861-06-28 Colonel Jameson writes to Governor Washburn regarding complaints within the regiment

    Charles Davis Jameson

  • 1861-06-29 Daniel F. Billings request a return to his regiment by Daniel F. Billings

    1861-06-29 Daniel F. Billings request a return to his regiment

    Daniel F. Billings

  • 1861-07-06 Dr. McRuer accepts a temporary appointment to the 2nd Regiment by Daniel McRuer

    1861-07-06 Dr. McRuer accepts a temporary appointment to the 2nd Regiment

    Daniel McRuer

  • 1861-07-06 Dr. McRuer writes that the amount owed him is acceptable by Daniel McRuer

    1861-07-06 Dr. McRuer writes that the amount owed him is acceptable

    Daniel McRuer

  • 1861-07-11 Colonel Jameson reports the muster-in of the 2nd Regiment at Willet's Point, New York by Charles Davis Jameson

    1861-07-11 Colonel Jameson reports the muster-in of the 2nd Regiment at Willet's Point, New York

    Charles Davis Jameson

  • 1861-07-15 A.D. Harlow writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon about musician recruitment by A. D. Harlow

    1861-07-15 A.D. Harlow writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon about musician recruitment

    A. D. Harlow

  • 1861-07-15 Daniel White requests the authority to recruit soldiers by Daniel White

    1861-07-15 Daniel White requests the authority to recruit soldiers

    Daniel White

  • 1861-07-15 Samuel York inquires about the 2nd Regiment's term of service by Samuel N. York

    1861-07-15 Samuel York inquires about the 2nd Regiment's term of service

    Samuel N. York

  • 1861-07-16 A.D. Harlow, leader of the 2nd Maine Regiment band, requests uniforms from Governor Washburn by A. D. Harlow

    1861-07-16 A.D. Harlow, leader of the 2nd Maine Regiment band, requests uniforms from Governor Washburn

    A. D. Harlow

  • 1861-07-16 Colonel Jameson reports to the Governor that the 2nd Regiment has left for Fairfax, Virginia by Charles Davis Jameson

    1861-07-16 Colonel Jameson reports to the Governor that the 2nd Regiment has left for Fairfax, Virginia

    Charles Davis Jameson

  • 1861-07-17 Dr. McRuer writes to Governor Washburn requesting payment for medical services to troops by Daniel McRuer

    1861-07-17 Dr. McRuer writes to Governor Washburn requesting payment for medical services to troops

    Daniel McRuer

  • 1861-07-24 A.D. Harlow writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon with questions about procedure by A. D. Harlow

    1861-07-24 A.D. Harlow writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon with questions about procedure

    A. D. Harlow

  • 1861-07-25 A.D. Harlow writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon regarding transportation for musicians by A. D. Harlow

    1861-07-25 A.D. Harlow writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon regarding transportation for musicians

    A. D. Harlow

  • 1861-07-25 John Sawyer writes to Governor Washburn requesting that his ailing son be sent home by John Sawyer

    1861-07-25 John Sawyer writes to Governor Washburn requesting that his ailing son be sent home

    John Sawyer

  • 1861-07-29 Jeremiah Fenno writes to Governor Washburn regarding the 2nd Maine Regiment band by Jeremiah Fenno

    1861-07-29 Jeremiah Fenno writes to Governor Washburn regarding the 2nd Maine Regiment band

    Jeremiah Fenno

  • 1861-07-30 Dr. McRuer writes to the Governor to temporarily offer his services by Daniel McRuer

    1861-07-30 Dr. McRuer writes to the Governor to temporarily offer his services

    Daniel McRuer

  • 1861-07-31 Samuel W. Hoskins writes to Mr. Eaton to request a copy of the regiment's descriptive roll by Samuel W. Hoskins

    1861-07-31 Samuel W. Hoskins writes to Mr. Eaton to request a copy of the regiment's descriptive roll

    Samuel W. Hoskins

  • 1861-08-01 Quartermaster Luther H. Peirce requests bounty payment for himself and others by Luther H. Peirce

    1861-08-01 Quartermaster Luther H. Peirce requests bounty payment for himself and others

    Luther H. Peirce

  • 1861-08-02 Augustus C. Hamlin dispels rumors about his cowardice in battle by Augustus Choate Hamlin

    1861-08-02 Augustus C. Hamlin dispels rumors about his cowardice in battle

    Augustus Choate Hamlin

  • 1861-08-02 Eleanor Nash requests discharge of her son Samuel from the 2nd Maine Regiment by Eleanor Nash

    1861-08-02 Eleanor Nash requests discharge of her son Samuel from the 2nd Maine Regiment

    Eleanor Nash

  • 1861-08-06 Rachel Keene requests the discharge of her son Elden from the regiment by Rachel Keene

    1861-08-06 Rachel Keene requests the discharge of her son Elden from the regiment

    Rachel Keene

  • 1861-08-08 J.H. Macomber writes to Governor Washburn inquiring about term of service by J. H. Macomber

    1861-08-08 J.H. Macomber writes to Governor Washburn inquiring about term of service

    J. H. Macomber

  • 1861-08-09 Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Roberts recommends Dr. Jordan for service by Charles W. Roberts

    1861-08-09 Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Roberts recommends Dr. Jordan for service

    Charles W. Roberts

 

Page 3 of 22

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
 
 

Search

Advanced Search

  • Notify me via email or RSS

Browse

  • State Agencies
  • Subjects
  • Contributors

For Agency Contributors

  • FAQs

Featured Links

  • Maine Government
  • Maine State Library
  • Maine State Agencies
  • Digital Maine Partners
 
Elsevier - Digital Commons

Home | About | FAQ | My Account | Accessibility Statement

Privacy Copyright