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Head Quarters

Fort Corcoran

2nd Regt Maine Volunteers

Sept 19th, 1861

Dear Sir

Quarter Master, Lieut, C. I[?] Lord having resigned and received his discharge from the service I have this day appointed to fill the vacancy – Saml W Hoskins of Old town. His commission I should like sent to him immediately. Please use all the means in your power to recruit my regiment as owing[?] to many[?] whom I have in account of [?] [?] been obliged to discharge my force is gradually getting very small. In the next engagement, I should like to bear[?] if possible a respectable part[?]. I think the raising of a cavalry Regiment in Maine rather a humbug. The horses will be good but the riders poor for at east a year to come, and for[?] one I showed[?] during one of their charges kick at a very respectable distance, infantry[?] properly armed of if possible light artillery are of the most service.

Very respectfully yours [?]

Chas. W Roberts Col

To Hon Israel Washburn Jr