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ment could be made. Mr. Appleton will do credit to whatever position he may have, + question whether a more efficient, or intelligent - officer can be found among the civilians in the state -- I am not purported [?] to do this by his friends. I know that Appleton would like promotion, but neither himself nor family have made any request of any one, to my knowledge for it. I know that if he is appointed the State will be benifitted [sic] as well as himself; and I wish it may be in your power to give him a place. I understand that Mr. Caldwell of Machias is to Colonel, if he is is not appointed. I know Mr. C. and believe in the appointment. I heard him use up Snaukel [?] last fall in the pow..[?] campaign, and he did it like a master Quick, sharp + considerate. I think he must make a good