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                            Bangor June 18 1861
    Gov. Washburn
                     Dear Sir
                            I have exami

ned Capt Burton in regard to his health, + find that he is suffering from severe Bronchitis (choraee) and an abnormal condition of the Lungs which greatly obstructs respiration.

    In Consequence of the necessary

physical exertion, and severe vocal shouting required of Commander of a Company I fear that he would be un- able to perform the duties of that position.

               Most Respectfully
                    Yours
                         D. McRuer