John C. Phinney to Lt. Charles Bridges, Louisiana 1864
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Maine Historical Society
After learning of the denial of his transfer, Phinney wrote to Bridges with evident disappointment and frustration. He seemed to feel that Woodman had blocked him unfairly, noting that though Woodman's letter emphasized how much the regiment needed him, this was the first he had heard of his upcoming promotion.
Phinney included a message to his friend William S. Mudgett: "Tell Col Mudgett that I am well and dam the commission if I could only spend one more night at the Bangor House with him." The Bangor House was a popular downtown hotel.
Phinney served out the war in the 2nd Maine Cavalry, leaving the service as a sergeant.
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