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Head Qrs 1st Brigade 1st Division 5th Corps March 18th 1863

To His Excellency Gov. Coburn Sir

I have the honor to write to you concerning Sergt. M.C. Noyes of the 22nd Mass Vols who is desirous of obtaining a commission in a Maine regt. He is a native of Maine, and I would earnestly recommend him for a commission I have seen him on the battlefield and know him to be both brave and efficient. He being a Main man and in a Mass Regt (by accident) has not had the promotions that he deserves. He is much liked and respected by all the officers of the 2nd Maine (which is in the same brigade) and is considered by all who know him to be one of the bravest & most efficient soldiers in this, the oldest brigade in the Army of the Potomac.

Hoping that his case may meet with your kind consideration. I have the honor to be sir Your obed serv't Lieut Horatio Staples Acting Asst Adjnt Gen'l 1st Brigade 1st Division 5th Corps