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Bangor, Nov 20th 1862

Dear Governor

Your last favor is just rec'd
On account of disability (and for no other reason)
I forwarded to Major Gardiner on the 18th inst
my resignation.  My physicians here tell me also Dr.
Morrison that a continuance in the field during 
the coming winter might produce very serious
results, and as active service alone suits me
I have felt it my duty to take the above course.  I am
greatly obliged to you for the expression of confidence
and good feeling you have ever manifested toward
myself and [?] and in leaving the military 
know that you also have confidence in my
successor Lt. Col. Varney and the