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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
Milo Aug 8 1861
My dear Gov
There are reports in circulation in this vicinity that the 2d Reg [?] Maine Militia are not holden to the US but for 3 months from the 28th[?] day of May last although they enlisted to the state for 2 years I wish to Know the facts in this case and to Know of no one to apply but your Excellency to ascertain the truth. It may make a great difference to me. And why I have a son in that Reg And if he is to come home this fall I shall enter into a business operation which will be more than I wish to do alone If he is to be detained[?] I shall not Under any consideration attempt it
I congratulate[?] you on the very unanimous nomination at Augusta on the [?]th
Very truly your friend
J H Macomber
Hon J.[?] Washburn