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Hd. Qrs. 2nd Regiment Me. Vols. Camp near Falmouth Va February 20, 1863

Genl. Jno. L. Hodsdon Adjt Genl. State of Maine

          Genl
        I have the

honor to recommend the following promotions in this regiment, viz's

First Lieut. Thomas Foster Co. "E" to be Capt. Co. "E"

               Vice Emerson resigned

Second Lieut. Colin L. Downs Co. "E" to be 1st Lieut. Co. "E"

               Vice Foster promoted

First Sergt. Ed. L. Sterling Co. "E" to be 2nd Lieut. Co. "E"

               Vice Downs promoted

First Sergt. John M. Sherwood Co. "I" to be 1st Lieut. Co. "I"

               Vice Fields resigned
           Very Respectfully
           Your Obt. Servt.
           Geo Varney
         Col. Comdg 2nd Me. Vols.