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Bangor Aug 14, 1862 Gen. Hodsdon

       I have the honor

to be informed by you og my election as Chaplain of the 2d Reg Maine Volunteers

      My deep interest 

in that regiment had led me to write to Col. Roberts recommending the election of Rev Mr. Booker of Bluehill to that chaplaincy

   As he has been

waiting with an earnest desire for the appointment, and as it would be inconsistent with present engagements for me to leave the state for several weeks. I am