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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
�Phillips Maine Aug 12th 1862
Dear Sir_ There is a man in this town by the name of Wm. Sawyer who says he has deserted from the U.S. army. I think he belonged in one of the verm[strike through] Vermont Regiments, but this is his native place, his father lives here. He threatens death to any one who attempts to take him. We think he should be taken back_
Your Truly
B.J. Parker