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Bangor March 28, 1863 Hon John L. Hodsdon Adjutant General Dear sir In behalf of several friends of Byron C. Gilmore a sergeant in Co. G of the Second Maine Regt I include the within certificates of recommendation directed to the Governor. I send them to you for the Gov. at the suggestion of Vice Prest. Hamlin. I have stated in one of the included certificates what I know of Gilmore-- Col. Varney + Capt. Getchell also highly recommend him in their certificate. I think young Gilmore is highly deserving of an early + a good appointment Will you please if you can, to make such use of the included papers as will secure a favorable consideration of Sergeant Gilmore's claims Yours very truly S. F. Humphrey P.S. You may pass this letter also to the Gov. if you please S.F.H.[underlined]