• 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
 
  • 1861-11-07 1st Lieutenant Adams requests permission to raise a company of artillerists by J. W. Adams

    1861-11-07 1st Lieutenant Adams requests permission to raise a company of artillerists

    J. W. Adams

  • 1861-11-10 C.N. Crocker requests certification of his enlistment as a waggoner by C. W. Crocker

    1861-11-10 C.N. Crocker requests certification of his enlistment as a waggoner

    C. W. Crocker

  • 1861-11-10 Colonel Charles Roberts accepts Reverend B.F. Tefft as regiment chaplain by Charles W. Roberts

    1861-11-10 Colonel Charles Roberts accepts Reverend B.F. Tefft as regiment chaplain

    Charles W. Roberts

  • 1861-11-13 Thomas Trickey recommends his son for 2nd Lieutenant in Company A by Thomas Trickey

    1861-11-13 Thomas Trickey recommends his son for 2nd Lieutenant in Company A

    Thomas Trickey

  • 1861-11-15 Cyrus Ladd requests promotion of Cyrus A. Washburn to Lieutenant and transfer to artillery battery by Cyrus Ladd

    1861-11-15 Cyrus Ladd requests promotion of Cyrus A. Washburn to Lieutenant and transfer to artillery battery

    Cyrus Ladd

  • 1861-11-16 Dr. Daniel McRuer requests the removal of Dr. Hawkins and the promotion of Dr. Carr by Daniel McRuer

    1861-11-16 Dr. Daniel McRuer requests the removal of Dr. Hawkins and the promotion of Dr. Carr

    Daniel McRuer

  • 1861-11-17 Captain Augustus B. Farnham writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon informing him of the death of Augustus Hutchins by Augustus B. Farnham

    1861-11-17 Captain Augustus B. Farnham writes to Adjutant General Hodsdon informing him of the death of Augustus Hutchins

    Augustus B. Farnham

  • 1861-11-18 George W. Washburn writes to Governor Washburn regarding the promotion of son Cyrus by George W. Washburn

    1861-11-18 George W. Washburn writes to Governor Washburn regarding the promotion of son Cyrus

    George W. Washburn

  • 1861-11-18 Hannibal Hamlin recommends John E. Reynolds and Samuel Hinckley for promotion by Hannibal Hamlin

    1861-11-18 Hannibal Hamlin recommends John E. Reynolds and Samuel Hinckley for promotion

    Hannibal Hamlin

  • 1861-11-18 Lieutenant J.W. Adams requests position in regular Army instead of volunteers by J. W. Adams

    1861-11-18 Lieutenant J.W. Adams requests position in regular Army instead of volunteers

    J. W. Adams

  • 1861-11-18 Reverend Tefft requests confirmation of his promotion to chaplain by B. E. Tefft

    1861-11-18 Reverend Tefft requests confirmation of his promotion to chaplain

    B. E. Tefft

  • 1861-11-20 Daniel White requests Thomas Porter for 2nd Lieutenant by Daniel White

    1861-11-20 Daniel White requests Thomas Porter for 2nd Lieutenant

    Daniel White

  • 1861-11-20 G.P. Sewall solicits endorsements for Hugh Staples by George P. Sewall

    1861-11-20 G.P. Sewall solicits endorsements for Hugh Staples

    George P. Sewall

  • 1861-11-24 Colonel Charles Roberts recommends Samuel B. Hinckley for promotion by Charles W. Roberts

    1861-11-24 Colonel Charles Roberts recommends Samuel B. Hinckley for promotion

    Charles W. Roberts

  • 1861-11-25 J.G. Swett asks that C.F. Nickerson be transferred from infantry to artillery by J. G. Swett

    1861-11-25 J.G. Swett asks that C.F. Nickerson be transferred from infantry to artillery

    J. G. Swett

  • 1861-11-26 John Appleton requests a commission for John A. Lancey by John Appleton

    1861-11-26 John Appleton requests a commission for John A. Lancey

    John Appleton

  • 1861-11-27 George O. Goodwin introduces Mr. Nickerson who wishes a transfer for his brother by George O. Goodwin

    1861-11-27 George O. Goodwin introduces Mr. Nickerson who wishes a transfer for his brother

    George O. Goodwin

  • 1861-11-29 Colonel Charles W. Roberts sends regiment encampment locations by Charles W. Roberts

    1861-11-29 Colonel Charles W. Roberts sends regiment encampment locations

    Charles W. Roberts

  • 1861-11-30 Sewall recommends Captain Foss for Lieutenant Colonel of the 15th Maine Infantry Regiment by George P. Sewall

    1861-11-30 Sewall recommends Captain Foss for Lieutenant Colonel of the 15th Maine Infantry Regiment

    George P. Sewall

  • 1861-12-02 Daniel White updates Governor Washburn on status of recruitments by Daniel White

    1861-12-02 Daniel White updates Governor Washburn on status of recruitments

    Daniel White

  • 1861-12-04 Daniel White requests passes by Daniel White

    1861-12-04 Daniel White requests passes

    Daniel White

  • 1861-12-05 George W. Washburn again solicits promotion and transfer for son Cyrus A. Washburn by George W. Washburn

    1861-12-05 George W. Washburn again solicits promotion and transfer for son Cyrus A. Washburn

    George W. Washburn

  • 1861-12-06 W. H. McGillis (McCrillis?) recommends J. M. Sherwood for appointment by W. H. McGillis

    1861-12-06 W. H. McGillis (McCrillis?) recommends J. M. Sherwood for appointment

    W. H. McGillis

  • 1861-12-07 Elias B. Collins recommends promotion and transfer of Cyrus A. Washburn by Elias B. Collins

    1861-12-07 Elias B. Collins recommends promotion and transfer of Cyrus A. Washburn

    Elias B. Collins

  • 1861-12-07 John Benson recommends appointment of J.B. Field by John Benson

    1861-12-07 John Benson recommends appointment of J.B. Field

    John Benson

 

Page 8 of 22

  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
 
 

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