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Head Quarters 2nd Maine Vols.
Camp Near Harrisons Landing Va
August 9, 1862

General

Yours recommending the consolidation
of Companies G & K was received yesterday, and in answer would
most respectfully state, that in justice to the officers of the 
Companies who have always done their duty nobly - as well as to the
whole command, it would not be consistent for me to do so.
I think there should be patriotism enough in the state of
Maine to fill the regiment up to the maximum number without
resorting to any such measures.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt
Col. Chas. W. Roberts
/signed/ W.H. Sawyer

Genl Jno. L. Hodsdon
A.G. State of Maine