Chamberlain, Joshua Lawrence (1818-1914) to Lorenzo Thomas
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04179 Author/Creator: Chamberlain, Joshua Lawrence (1818-1914) Place Written: Brunswick, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 August 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20 x 13 cm. Order a Copy
Chamberlain, Colonel of the 20th Regiment, Maine Volunteers, reports his address as Brunswick, Maine to Thomas, Adjutant General, United States. Encloses a required certificate from his surgeon (not included). Writes, "On the 29th of July 1863 I was ordered to report for medical treatment & surgeon R. O. Abbott USA at Washington, upon whose certificate of disability I had leave of absence for fifteen days dated Aug 4th 1863." Is incapable of joining his regiment.
Chamberlain was promoted in the field to Brigadier General of Volunteers in June 1864, and Major General of Volunteers in March 1865. He served as Governor of Maine 1867-1871.
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