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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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  • 1861-12-08 Colonel Charles W. Roberts reports the status of the regiment to Governor Washburn by Charles W. Roberts

    1861-12-08 Colonel Charles W. Roberts reports the status of the regiment to Governor Washburn

    Charles W. Roberts

  • 1861-12-10 W. J. Currier requests a pass to the 2nd Regiment by W. J. Currier

    1861-12-10 W. J. Currier requests a pass to the 2nd Regiment

    W. J. Currier

  • 1861-12-12 D.F. Kelleher expresses dismay at disbanding the Irish Company by D. F. Kelleher

    1861-12-12 D.F. Kelleher expresses dismay at disbanding the Irish Company

    D. F. Kelleher

  • 1861-12-12 F. Whiting refuses to act as anything other than a waggoner by F. Whiting

    1861-12-12 F. Whiting refuses to act as anything other than a waggoner

    F. Whiting

  • 1861-12-14 George W. Washburn requests copy of letter regarding his son Cyrus by George W. Washburn

    1861-12-14 George W. Washburn requests copy of letter regarding his son Cyrus

    George W. Washburn

  • 1861-12-17 Adjutant General Hodsdon grants Captain Foss authority to return deserters by John L. Hodsdon

    1861-12-17 Adjutant General Hodsdon grants Captain Foss authority to return deserters

    John L. Hodsdon

  • 1861-12-17 Charles Luce protests working without pay and removal of his team by Charles Luce

    1861-12-17 Charles Luce protests working without pay and removal of his team

    Charles Luce

  • 1861-12-18 George Washburn requests information regarding promotion of son Cyrus by George W. Washburn

    1861-12-18 George Washburn requests information regarding promotion of son Cyrus

    George W. Washburn

  • 1861-12-19 Dr. Augustus Hamlin requests a position in the 7th Maine Regiment by Augustus Choate Hamlin

    1861-12-19 Dr. Augustus Hamlin requests a position in the 7th Maine Regiment

    Augustus Choate Hamlin

  • 1861-12-19 Dr. Augustus Hamlin threatens to offer his services to other states if not promoted by Augustus Choate Hamlin

    1861-12-19 Dr. Augustus Hamlin threatens to offer his services to other states if not promoted

    Augustus Choate Hamlin

  • 1861-12-19 S.B. Morrison requests appointment of Dr. Hamlin as surgeon of the 7th Maine Regiment by S. B. Morrison

    1861-12-19 S.B. Morrison requests appointment of Dr. Hamlin as surgeon of the 7th Maine Regiment

    S. B. Morrison

  • 1861-12-20 Samuel Field informs Adjutant General Hodsdon of nine recruits by Samuel B. Field

    1861-12-20 Samuel Field informs Adjutant General Hodsdon of nine recruits

    Samuel B. Field

  • 1861-12-23 Charles Tilden informs Governor Washburn that Mr. Post wishes to rejoin the regiment by Charles W. Tilden

    1861-12-23 Charles Tilden informs Governor Washburn that Mr. Post wishes to rejoin the regiment

    Charles W. Tilden

  • 1861-12-23 Mr. Nye asks Governor Washburn to remedy Colonel Robert's treatment of the teamsters by I. Nye

    1861-12-23 Mr. Nye asks Governor Washburn to remedy Colonel Robert's treatment of the teamsters

    I. Nye

  • 1861-12-27 Adjutant John Reynolds asks Adjutant General Hodsdon why he doesn't want him appointed to the regiment by John B. Reynolds

    1861-12-27 Adjutant John Reynolds asks Adjutant General Hodsdon why he doesn't want him appointed to the regiment

    John B. Reynolds

  • 1861-12-30 Dr. S.B. Morison recommends Dr. Jones for appointment to the 11th Regiment by S. B. Morrison

    1861-12-30 Dr. S.B. Morison recommends Dr. Jones for appointment to the 11th Regiment

    S. B. Morrison

  • 1862-01-01 Corporal William Eaton requests a transfer to the 6th Maine artillery unit by William Eaton

    1862-01-01 Corporal William Eaton requests a transfer to the 6th Maine artillery unit

    William Eaton

  • 1862-01-03 Colonel Charles Roberts forwards promotions to Adjutant General Hodsdon by Charles W. Roberts

    1862-01-03 Colonel Charles Roberts forwards promotions to Adjutant General Hodsdon

    Charles W. Roberts

  • 1862-01-04 Captain Daniel White informs General Hodsdon that recruits have arrived by Daniel White

    1862-01-04 Captain Daniel White informs General Hodsdon that recruits have arrived

    Daniel White

  • 1862-01-20 Captain A.B. Farnham informs Adjutant General Hodsdon of the death of Isaac W. Deane by Augustus B. Farnham

    1862-01-20 Captain A.B. Farnham informs Adjutant General Hodsdon of the death of Isaac W. Deane

    Augustus B. Farnham

  • 1862-01-21 J. Mason writes regarding certificates of disability for W.H. Boyce by J. Mason

    1862-01-21 J. Mason writes regarding certificates of disability for W.H. Boyce

    J. Mason

  • 1862-01-22 Colonel Roberts forwards promotions of officers by Charles W. Roberts

    1862-01-22 Colonel Roberts forwards promotions of officers

    Charles W. Roberts

  • 1862-01-25 Colonel Charles Roberts recommends A.L. Cowan and J.C. Quimby for promotion by Charles W. Roberts

    1862-01-25 Colonel Charles Roberts recommends A.L. Cowan and J.C. Quimby for promotion

    Charles W. Roberts

  • 1862-01-26 Brigadier General Fitz John Porter requests 260 men to fill the regiment by Fitz John Porter

    1862-01-26 Brigadier General Fitz John Porter requests 260 men to fill the regiment

    Fitz John Porter

  • 1862-01-28 Brigadier General Fitz John Porter suggests promotions to fill vacancies by Fitz John Porter

    1862-01-28 Brigadier General Fitz John Porter suggests promotions to fill vacancies

    Fitz John Porter

 

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