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the same to you together with this explanation, Coln. Jameson resignation was very unexpected to me & all the officers but under all the circumstances we cannot become[?] him but sadly deserve[?] the necessity that earned him so to do. Rumors have reached me that I am spoken of as one of the candidates[?] for Colonel in one[?] of[?] the regtiments now being formed in our State, allow me to say to you, if the honor was offered me, i could not now under any circumstances accept, what little remains of my military career belongs Strictly to the Maine 2nd particularly as this regiment is largely [?] of[?] those[?] rending[?] near my own home, but before [?] [?] of my best officers, and the regiment brutally disorganised [disorganized], I trust you will bear in mind our former services & willingness to obey orders, and give us if possible an honorable discharge. Many of those composing our regiment are the best of men, and will after a short respite I have no doubt gladly reenlist for a winter campaign, and the war, but they are not now effectual in the [?] the army [?] of discontent having too long been preying[/] upon their Spirits. Please give this matter your immediate attention. I am unsure[?] to what extent