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Contributing Institution
Maine State Archives
Identifier
15-43444-F007-I011
Exact Creation Date
8-15-1861
Language
Englishal
Other Location
Alexandria, Virginia; Manassas, Virginia; Bull Run, Virginia
Recommended Citation
Hamilton, Seth C., "1861-08-15 Petition of officers to Governor Washburn for supplies for the regiment" (1861). 5th Maine Regiment. 144.
https://digitalmaine.com/cw_me_5th_regiment_corr/144
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Petition of officers to Governor Washburn for supplies for the regiment, which were all lost in the retreat from Manassas.
"Having exhausted all our patience in awaiting some action in regard to the matter by the authorities here, we humbly pray your Excellency to see that those brave hearted, patriotic men, who have left all the comforts of home and the society of families and friends at the call of their country,...to be treated as men, as soldiers, and not as beasts."