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         Head Qrs. 20th Maine Vols.
                  May 26th, 1863

   To John L. Hodsdon.
           Adj't Genl. state of Maine
                       Genl,
                              I have the 
    honor herewith to transmit 
   to you a copy of a letter 
   addressed to Brig. Genl. 
  Thomas in behalf of 2d 
  Lieut Sanborn. I think it 
  is very desirable that he be 
   restored to his appointment. 
          Very respectfully 
              Your obd. servt. 
               J. L. Chamberlain
                 Lieut. Col. Comdg. 
                        20th Maine