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services to other States if my own does not consider me worthy of a higher or more responsible position.
In doing so I am aware of the arduous duties, the decision and courage required and I know that few prove capable on the field of battle but I have been in several skirmishes and in two battles with this and other Regts and defy anyone to prove that I did not then do my duty as well as it could be done under the circumstances.
Further more I will show to you a certificate from Prof Bernard of Paris which will prove to you that few in Maine have performed more operations on the human body than myself.
You had the kindness to mention in your letter to me at Ft. Corcoran that I had been charged with want of energy, etc- in reply I will only state that few men who have been so needlessly abused as I have been will show