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Bangor June 19th 1861

Ajutant General Hodsdon
Augusta

Dear Sir

I under-
stand that the 2nd Maine Regiment
is going to be filled up to 1000 men
and that they are to be enlisted
here. I wish to say to you that 
I wish you to authorize me
to enlist them, and I will 
take charge of them myself
and go to the seat of war with 
them myself. I live here in the 
city. I am Sergeant in Capt 
Cass' Company. I have been
waiting to see if there was any
chances for our Company.
Will you be kind enough to 
inform me if there is any