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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
�Trenton N. Jersey General Court Martial April 25 1864
To His Excellency Governor Cony Governor
Understanding that Rev'd Mr.[?] Mitchell recently appointed chaplain of the 20th Maine Vols declines the appointment, I respectfully endorse the recommendation by the officers of the Regiment, of Rev. Mr. Godfrey [word underlined] for the position of chaplain of the 20th Regiment Maine Vols.
I trust he will be directed[?] & report without delay.
I have the honor to be very respectfully Your obdt. servt. J. L. Chamberlain Colonel 20th Maine Vols
Written in a different hand on left side of page: Col. J. L. Chamberlain 20 me vols April 25 1864
Approve of recommendation that Rev. A. G. Godfrey be chaplain 20 me vols.