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Dr. [Dear] Sir | Dr. [Dear] Sir | ||
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John Bridges) informs me that efforts are being made in case | John Bridges) informs me that efforts are being made in case | ||
| − | of any change in the Officers of company B to have him | + | of any change in the Officers of company B to have him |
| − | + | commissioned as a Lieut. At his request I take the liberty to write | |
you on the Subject, tendering yourself & others, his sincere thanks | you on the Subject, tendering yourself & others, his sincere thanks | ||
| − | + | & high appreciation for the interest manifested in his behalf | |
A position of this kind would be very acceptable if it could be had | A position of this kind would be very acceptable if it could be had | ||
in the regiment now being raised, but begs leave to have his | in the regiment now being raised, but begs leave to have his | ||
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company- His views are that the Lieutenancy in justice should | company- His views are that the Lieutenancy in justice should | ||
be confer'd upon Sergeant Collins, who has acted as orderly of the | be confer'd upon Sergeant Collins, who has acted as orderly of the | ||
| − | company since we left Castine | + | company since we left Castine & would not feel right to be |
| − | + | appointed over him - He has written his Father in regards to the | |
| − | matter | + | matter & trusts that no action will be taken to cause any |
| − | + | unpleasant feelings on the part of Sergeant Collins- | |
Very Resp'y | Very Resp'y | ||
Your obt. Svt. | Your obt. Svt. | ||
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Chas W. Tilden | Chas W. Tilden | ||
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Encampment 2nd Me. Regt. Near New Bridge Va. June 17/62
Hon. Israel Washburn Jr Dr. [Dear] Sir
Mr. Chas Bridges, (Son of Hon. John Bridges) informs me that efforts are being made in case of any change in the Officers of company B to have him commissioned as a Lieut. At his request I take the liberty to write you on the Subject, tendering yourself & others, his sincere thanks & high appreciation for the interest manifested in his behalf A position of this kind would be very acceptable if it could be had in the regiment now being raised, but begs leave to have his name withdrawn as a candidate in case of any vacancy in this company- His views are that the Lieutenancy in justice should be confer'd upon Sergeant Collins, who has acted as orderly of the company since we left Castine & would not feel right to be appointed over him - He has written his Father in regards to the matter & trusts that no action will be taken to cause any unpleasant feelings on the part of Sergeant Collins-
Very Resp'y Your obt. Svt.
Chas W. Tilden Capt Co B.