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To His Excelency Gov. Washburn

We are aware that [representations] have been made to you in favor of the appointment of [I A] Washburn to be Lieutenant in Hamlin Battery We [Suppored] the character, Experience, and qualification of Mr Washburn would give him the appointment without any difficulty. [Is] seems there are some difficulties in the way which we did not expect and which we do not understand the nature of them and of [cource] dont know how they are to be [removed] - we therefore write you The facts and trust in your wisdom and justice and friendly [fuling] - We say to you, that we know that Washburn has mow experience and is better qualified for the position than any person who will go in that company from this county- Washburn is a young man of fine character- is popular here has many friends who would be extremely gratified with his appointment --------