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Farmington Aug 20 1862

Adj Genl Hodsdon

Dear Sir

Chas Lathem of this Town a deserter is now in a harness makers shop at Lewiston. Augustus Caswell is said to be at Belgrade if he returns he will be made sure of.

G.W. Pratt belongs to New Vineyard shall look to him tomorrow.

Eben A Keen I learn nothing of as yet, probably shall today.

That notorious Sawyer of Phillip that threatens death to any man that attempts to arrest him, was arrested a few days ago for Stealing, the matter washushed up and he is now at large. I sent a Dep Sherriff after him Tuesday but the fellow was not to be found. I wish you would write Aaron Hanneford Dep Sheriff of this Town to assist me in these cases. He is a fearless man and will put more fellows through.

Benj T Holbrook will go with