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promised his influence to elect Mr.
B it was with the declared or im-
plied understanding that he did not 
hear from Mr. Leonard + Mr. Bates
was altogether too hasty in feeling
that "his calling" + election was sure.
I regret that he has made such a 
sacrifice but I think he is mistaken
about there being a strong desire to have 
him go, so far as the regt is concerned.
      I saw him yesterday +
stated to him just how I received the matter +
told him if he were my particular friend, as
tho therse field officers + five or six of the captains
really prefered some other one simply because
they knew ^ that other one , I would advise him to withdraw.
He called upon me this morning + said he
had concluded to do so + apply for the
office in the 2nd Maine. I have this day
written to Dr. [M?] + others if his friends
will labor for him. I like him + did [bestow?]
to see him in that office. If you can help him I hope you
         Yours A Battles