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�139 Bucksport Aug 7 1862 Dr Sir I find here John E Sherman Co (E) sixth Me Reg. Claims to be absent by reason of Discharge said Discharge is Dated Camp Griffin Nov 5 1861 - "By reason of Disability by sickness, signed Abner Knowles Col Comd. approved by I Howard A.A.A.G. (health Good) I also find paper of Alfred D. Rand Co (C) second Me Reg. Dated Jny 18 1862 no reason assigned signed Chas W Roberts Col Domdg. Rand is away to sea. health Good) James S Floyd Co A 14th Reg. absent by reason of discharge dated Augusta April 10 1862. "by reason of Surgeons certificate of Disability by order of T D Ruggles signe J W. T Gardiner. Maj - Horatio N Longfellow, (enlisted in Machias) Co C 6th Me Reg. Claims to be absent by reason of Discharge said Discharged is dated Camp Advance Sept 18. 1861"by reason of Hernia." signed Abner Knowles Col Comdg. (health poor). Joseph James a private Co. (H) 7th Me Reg - claims to be absent by reason of sickness has no papers of any Kind. (health poor) Maj Frank Pierce. claims to be absent by reason of Discharge but neglects to show his papers. - There are a number more here at Bucksport but are not at home now shall visit the place