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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
Camp at Westover Landing Va Aug 14th 1862 Mr Washburn
Dear Sir
Although I am personally
unknown to you, yet I take the liberty of writing to request an appointment as Captain in one of the new Maine Regts. I am 1st Lieut of Co I 2nd Maine have been in command of the co since May 1st 1862 and have been the only officer in the co for duty since June 9th as Capt Farnsey + Lieut Forbes are in Maine on recruiting service. I was in command of the co at the battles of Hanover CH, Gaines Mills + Malvern Hills. As to my ability to command a co I respectfully refer you to Gen Jaimeson. Col. Chaplin, Lieut Col Tilden, May Farnham and Capts Wilson + Farnsey all of whom are now in Maine also to Col Roberts Lieut Col Varney Maj Sargent and all the line officers of the