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� cannot expect to be promoted. Moreover, he lack energy + promptness in the ordinary routine of military life. Mr. Besse has had charge of that company a good deal, + he would be just the man to make up for the deficien-cies of Mr. Lewis. The compa-ny needs a captain, + I hope Mr. Besse may occasion the appointment.
Mr. Lewis is a man of excellent character + I should be sorry to have him resign but he has not yet up to the ideal of a captain. It would give me much pleasure to recom-mend him, whenever I can with conscience.