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requisite number, after which the election was made unanimous, and Daniel Chaplain is by election Major. The selection does not please me neither Col. [Furney?]. Capt Foss was the man whom we desired, he is much younger than the major Elect, and a superior officer, but as we were not connected in the matter could not of course consistently interfere, I am truly sorry, but the deed is done and the undoing would now I fear have a bad effect upon the regiment, I will however add, before leaving the subject, that Captain Chaplain has always endeavored to do his duty. Should another case of this kind arise, please at once order me together with the remaining Field Officer to forward a suggestion or recommendation and on the strength of the same appoint, this in nine out of ten cases I am satisfied would be the better course.

I recd your letter yesterday in regard to vacancies, I sent to Adj Genls office today and he informs me that he notified you the 17th of August last of the discharge of Captain Bartlett Company A and Lieut Wardwell Company B. These include I believe all our resignations heretofore made. Capt Jones of Company C is undoubtedly dead, Lieut.