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ment could be made. Mr. Appleton will do credit to whatever position he may have, & I question whether a more efficient, or intelligent officer can be found among the civilians in the state --

I am not [?] to this by his friends. I know that Appleton would like promotion, but neither himself nor family have made any request of any one, to my knowledge, for it. I know that if he is appointed the State will be benefitted as well as himself; and I wish it may be in your power to give him a place.

I understand that Mr. Caldwell of Machias is to be Colonel, if he is is not appointed. I know Mr. C. and believe in the appointment. I heard him use up [?] last fall in the [?] campaign, and he did it like a master quick, sharp & without consideration. I think he must make a good