Chamberlain, Joshua Lawrence (1818-1914) to Frederick Locke
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03801.05 Author/Creator: Chamberlain, Joshua Lawrence (1818-1914) Place Written: Warrenton, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 July 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.9 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
Asks for a 20 day leave of absence to recover his health following Gettysburg.
Bowdoin College professor, went to Maine state capital to offer his services; made lieutenant colonel of the 20th Maine on 8 August 1862. Took part in battles in Antietam, Sheperdstown Ford, Fredericksburg (wounded), and Chancellorsville. Received the Congressional Medal of Honor for service at Gettysburg, where he received a second wound. Relieved from field service in November 1863. Resumed command of regiment in May 1864 for Cold Harbor battle. Wounded in Petersburg in June. Died 50 years later as a result of injuries sustained there. Commanded troops that formally accepted the surrender of the Confederate army. Later served as governor of Maine and president of Bowdoin College.
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