Union general; he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his famed 20th Maine regiment's victory at Little Round Top. ALS, one page, 7.5 x 10, State of Maine Executive Department letterhead, April 2, 1870. Chamberlain accepts the resignation of Nathan Webb. In full, 'In accepting your resignation of County attorney for Cumberland County taking effect March 31, permit me to thank you for your kind considerations in giving me the options of dated. It has much relieved the predicament. As the matter stands, I see no other way but to nominate Mr. Mattocks and I think Mr. Land accords with me in this view of the case.' Double matted and framed with a nice portrait of Chamberlain and a biographical plaque, to an overall size of 23.5 x 23. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from University Archives' John Reznikoff. Oversized.
