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to my duty. I was denied me the privilege of
participating.

I respectfully submit my case
to you, leaving you to judge of its [justice?]
and merit, hoping that it may not be
deemed unworthy of your honorable attention,
and with the assurance that I shall
receive justice at your hands.

It may not
be considerate amiss if I should add that 
the opportunity afforded me for acquiring
the knowledge requisite to discharge in a 
proper manner the duties incumbent in a 
the position for which I ask has been 
very fine; and it has been my endeavor
that it should not pass unimproved. 

I am Very Respectfully
Your Obt Svt

Geo. E. Holt
Private "Co A" 2nd Regt
Maine Vols.

Head Quarters
2nd Maine Regt Camp Near Harrisons
Landing, Va.
July 15th, 1862
General
I fully concur in the foregoing believing
that private Holt for the last nine months has fairly
earned the right to a commission in the Service. I should be pleased
if you would give this matter favorable consideration
to Genl John L Hodsdon--Augusta
very Respectfully Yours
Chas W Roberts Col 2nd Maine