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[note at top of page: 198] Encampment 2nd Me. Regt. Near New Bridge Va. June 17/62

Hon. Israel Washburn Jr Dr. [Dear] Sir

 Mr. Chas Bridges, (Son of Hon.

John Bridges) informs me that efforts are being made in case of any change in the Officers of company B to have him com missioned as a Lieut. At his request I take the liberty to write you on the Subject, tendering yourself & others, his sincere thanks + high appreciation for the interest manifested in his behalf A position of this kind would be very acceptable if it could be had in the regiment now being raised, but begs leave to have his name withdrawn as a candidate in case of any vacancy in this company- His views are that the Lieutenancy in justice should be confer'd upon Sergeant Collins, who has acted as orderly of the company since we left Castine + would not deel right to be ap- pointed over him- He has written his Father in regards to the matter + trusts that no action will be taken to cause any unpleas- ant feelings on the part of Sergeant Collins-

Very Resp'y Your obt. Svt. Chas W. Tilden Captn Co B.