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Bangor  Aug 1st 1862

Dear Governor

The particular object 
of this letter is to ask of you the favor
of a letter to the President in favor
of the promotion of Col. Chas. W. Roberts
in the Army.  You know all that
I do of his faithfulness, his bravery, and
his capacity for higher command.  If
any man deserves promotion, in my
estimation it is this Col. R.  It will gratify 
his numerous friends if you will
grant my request, & [?]/

I received the enclosed 
letter some time since, and although
I can recommend in the strongest
terms, the author of the letter for 
promotion even to a Captain, I have
omitted to write you, well knowing
how many applications of the kind;
but in justice to the young man I 
ought not to withhold it longer.  The
brave and capable boys have been 
in the army & seen service are realy
entitled to promotion, if deserving.

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