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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.

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  • 1861-08-28 Dr. Daniel McRuer writes to Governor Washburn regarding S.B. Morrison by Daniel McRuer

    1861-08-28 Dr. Daniel McRuer writes to Governor Washburn regarding S.B. Morrison

    Daniel McRuer

  • 1861-08-29 Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Roberts reports that Roscoe G. Waltz has deserted by Charles W. Roberts

    1861-08-29 Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Roberts reports that Roscoe G. Waltz has deserted

    Charles W. Roberts

  • 1861-08-30 Joseph Forbes requests his son Joseph B. Forbes be transferred to the Navy by Joseph Forbes

    1861-08-30 Joseph Forbes requests his son Joseph B. Forbes be transferred to the Navy

    Joseph Forbes

  • 1861-08-30 Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Roberts replies to John Hodgkins regarding discharge of his son by Charles W. Roberts

    1861-08-30 Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Roberts replies to John Hodgkins regarding discharge of his son

    Charles W. Roberts

  • 1861-08-31 Adjutant John E. Reynolds expresses frustration to Adjutant General John Hodsdon regarding incomplete descriptive rolls by John E. Reynolds

    1861-08-31 Adjutant John E. Reynolds expresses frustration to Adjutant General John Hodsdon regarding incomplete descriptive rolls

    John E. Reynolds

  • 1861-08-31 Lieutenant Colonel Charles Roberts suggests officers for election in regiment by Charles W. Roberts

    1861-08-31 Lieutenant Colonel Charles Roberts suggests officers for election in regiment

    Charles W. Roberts

  • 1861-09-01 Charles Roberts responds to inquiry about William L. Stevens by Charles W. Roberts

    1861-09-01 Charles Roberts responds to inquiry about William L. Stevens

    Charles W. Roberts

  • 1861-09-01 Dr. Daniel McRuer writes to Governor Washburn expressing dismay at lack of surgeons by Daniel McRuer

    1861-09-01 Dr. Daniel McRuer writes to Governor Washburn expressing dismay at lack of surgeons

    Daniel McRuer

  • 1861-09-01 W.H. McGillis writes to Governor Washburn regarding promotion of Sam Hinckley to Lieutenant by W. H. McGillis

    1861-09-01 W.H. McGillis writes to Governor Washburn regarding promotion of Sam Hinckley to Lieutenant

    W. H. McGillis

  • 1861-09-02 Samuel W. Hoskins writes about lack of muster-in rolls for recruits after July 1, 1861 by Samuel W. Hoskins

    1861-09-02 Samuel W. Hoskins writes about lack of muster-in rolls for recruits after July 1, 1861

    Samuel W. Hoskins

  • 1861-09-02 Samuel W. Hoskins writes to Governor Washburn asking to raise a company of cavalry or more recruits for 2nd Regiment by Samuel W. Hoskins

    1861-09-02 Samuel W. Hoskins writes to Governor Washburn asking to raise a company of cavalry or more recruits for 2nd Regiment

    Samuel W. Hoskins

  • 1861-09-03 S.B. Morrison informs Governor Washburn of his arrival in Virginia by S. B. Morrison

    1861-09-03 S.B. Morrison informs Governor Washburn of his arrival in Virginia

    S. B. Morrison

  • 1861-09-04 Charles E. Phillips writes to Governor Washburn to suggest Samuel Hinckley for 2nd Lieutenant by Charles E. Phillips

    1861-09-04 Charles E. Phillips writes to Governor Washburn to suggest Samuel Hinckley for 2nd Lieutenant

    Charles E. Phillips

  • 1861-09-04 Rufus Dwinal recommends Samuel Hinckley as Lieutenant by Rufus Dwinal

    1861-09-04 Rufus Dwinal recommends Samuel Hinckley as Lieutenant

    Rufus Dwinal

  • 1861-09-04 Vice President Hannibal Hamlin recommends Samuel B. Hinckley for position as lieutenant by Hannibal Hamlin

    1861-09-04 Vice President Hannibal Hamlin recommends Samuel B. Hinckley for position as lieutenant

    Hannibal Hamlin

  • 1861-09-05 Dr. S.B. Morrison sends request for supplies to Governor Washburn by S. B. Morrison

    1861-09-05 Dr. S.B. Morrison sends request for supplies to Governor Washburn

    S. B. Morrison

  • 1861-09-05 William C. Hammatt requests that his son be given a position that does not "herd him with the vulgar" by William C. Hammatt

    1861-09-05 William C. Hammatt requests that his son be given a position that does not "herd him with the vulgar"

    William C. Hammatt

  • 1861-09-06 Colonel Charles Roberts reports the election of officers within the 2nd Regiment by Charles W. Roberts

    1861-09-06 Colonel Charles Roberts reports the election of officers within the 2nd Regiment

    Charles W. Roberts

  • 1861-09-06 Dr. Daniel McRuer submits his resignation to Governor Washburn by Daniel McRuer

    1861-09-06 Dr. Daniel McRuer submits his resignation to Governor Washburn

    Daniel McRuer

  • 1861-09-07 A.M. Roberts urges Governor Washburn to finish filling up the regiment by A. M. Roberts

    1861-09-07 A.M. Roberts urges Governor Washburn to finish filling up the regiment

    A. M. Roberts

  • 1861-09-10 Colonel Charles W. Roberts recommends officers for promotion by Charles W. Roberts

    1861-09-10 Colonel Charles W. Roberts recommends officers for promotion

    Charles W. Roberts

  • 1861-09-14 Colonel Charles Roberts informs Governor Washburn of promotions, and the capture of some of the regiment while on picket duty by Charles W. Roberts

    1861-09-14 Colonel Charles Roberts informs Governor Washburn of promotions, and the capture of some of the regiment while on picket duty

    Charles W. Roberts

  • 1861-09-14 Samuel W. Hoskins writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon to correct error in promotions by Samuel W. Hoskins

    1861-09-14 Samuel W. Hoskins writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon to correct error in promotions

    Samuel W. Hoskins

  • 1861-09-15 Frederick Chick protests being separated from his livestock team by Frederick Chick

    1861-09-15 Frederick Chick protests being separated from his livestock team

    Frederick Chick

  • 1861-09-16 Captain Rinaldo B. Wiggin supports transfer of H.P. Crowell to another regiment by Rinaldo B. Wiggin

    1861-09-16 Captain Rinaldo B. Wiggin supports transfer of H.P. Crowell to another regiment

    Rinaldo B. Wiggin

 

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