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I think there will be no difficulty in enlisting the men in Bangor. They will not need the frock[?] coat at present but the dark blue blouse instead, but they must be armed & equipped.

Will Mr Ricker be on soon with the horses & baggage wagons?[?] it is very desirable we should have these soon – these[?] we[?] can move with our own means. I saw the report[?] of the arrival of a large quantity of rifles in New York. I supposed[?] it was correct. The arms we have are not very effective & of course we feel very anxious to[?] get better. so[?] you must excuse me if I catch[?] at [?]. the Bangor Band are very anxious to enlist for three years, & join[?] this Rgt. We want them very much indeed. We have made the arrangements for raising the money to pay them extra for their services. Can you have them enlisted immediately, & sent out[?], & I will have them mustered[?] in here. We are very anxious to get them here as soon as possible, for I assure you its[?] a[?] dry business running a regiment without music.

Trusting you will excuse my warmth[?] on the Subject of rations, I remain

With much respect

your obt svt[?]

C. D. Jameson