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so much in recommending others, but really in this case I think Godfrey would so[?] honour to the State, I cannot help [?] what little influence I have in his favour [favor]
The Main Regts here are doing well – I have watched the progress of those there who were transferred from the 4th and I assure you they[?] who[?] do [?] to the State, Col Ward of the 38 [?] [?] informs[?] me[?] that they are the best men in his Regt. & I consider his [?] [?] a recommendation
We are gradually pushing forward our encampment toward Falls Church – we now occupy the exterior[?] left flank outpost
Present my kind regards to your lady & believe[?] me[?] to be respectfully
yrs truly D McReuer
Gov. Washburn