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Bangor Mar 2, 1863

Dear Gov,

   Mr John Sawyer enlisted and went 

out in the 2d Me Reg- He has proved him- self a good soldier- He is now orderly in his Co. K and I learn there are two vacancies in the Co. of Lieuts- The friends of Mr S. are very desirous he shall be promoted to Lieut, and I sincerely hope you will apt [appoint] him- and I cheerfully recommend him to your favorable consideration.

 I enclose a letter from his old

Teacher at Hampden Academy-

 I have been told his apt will be

satisfactory to Col Varney

     Yours Truly
   H. Hamlin

Gov. A. Coburn