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General Court Martial
Washington D.C
March 15th 1864

To
His Excellency Gov. Cony

Governor,

Mr. Thomas M. Given 
of Brunswick writes me that he is making 
application for the position of Lieutenant in one 
one of the Batteries about to be raised in Maine.

I know Mr. Given very well: he is a 
young man of character and capacity. I 
am glad he desires to enter the service, and 
have no doubt that, should you be pleased to 
grant him the position he wishes, he will fully 
meet all the requirements of the office, and do 
honor to his state & the service.

I feel an interest in Mr. Given as a deserving 
young man, & trust he may receive an appoint-
ment suitable to his abilities and education.

Very respectfully, your obdt. servt.
J.L. Chamberlain.
Colonel 20th Maine Vols.