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                                                 Head Quarters 2nd Reg V.M.M.
                                                       Camp Surnid[?]
                                                 Washington Jun 14th, 1861

Hon I. Washburn Jr

         Dear Sir
                     Your several

favors have been received + contents noted. I was much pleased to learn that our rubber blankets would reach us soon.

    In regard to the application

I made for a commission for Dr Palmer. I was as confident when I wrote you on the subject, that it was entirely out of your power to grant the request, as I was after reading your letter; but Dr Allen was very desirous I should address you on the subject, which I did - [? 2 words] this letter