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Transcribed copy of Joshua L. Chamberlain's letter:
"...
My recovery is going on slowly. I am able to sit up a good part of the
day & am assured that time only is needed to complete my restoration to
health.
I am trying to get on fast enough to go to Maine in season for the
coming election, but I am afraid I shall fail in that. However, I have been
doing what I could here, looking up soldiers in the hospital who are true
to the country's cause in order to have them sent home to vote.
I hope the prospect is good for us, but I feel that every one should do
all he can to keep old Maine steady in the front rank of patriots.
Allow me to thank you for your letter, hearty and affectionate beyond
the custom of epistles of condolence or congratulation, even among
friends. I assure you I place this among my treasures and trophies kept
for my children, & not the least (if you will permit me) among the "laurels"
of which you so kindly speak.
I long to be in the Field again, doing my part to keep the old flag up,
with all its stars.
Your friend & servant,
J.L. Chamberlain"
on
April 11, 2000.
