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to my duty. I was denied me the privilege of participating.

I respectfully submit my case to you, leaving you to judge of its [justice?] and merit, hoping that it may not be deemed unworthy of your honorable attention, and with the assurance that I shall receive justice at your hands.

It may not be considerate amiss if I should add that the opportunity afforded me for acquiring the knowledge requisite to discharge in a proper manner the duties incumbent in a the position for which I ask has been very fine; and it has been my endeavor that it should not pass unimproved.

I am Very Respectfully Your Obt Svt

Geo. E. Holt Private "Co A" 2nd Regt Maine Vols.

Head Quarters 2nd Maine Regt Camp Near Harrisons Landing, Va. July 15th, 1862 General I fully concur in the foregoing believing that private Holt for the last nine months has fairly earned the right to a commission in the Service. I should be pleased if you would give this matter favorable consideration to Genl John L Hodsdon--Augusta very Respectfully Yours Chas W Roberts Col 2nd Maine