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Bangor July 30 1862

Gov Washburn,

Dear Sir - I address you in behalf of Richard Kelleher a member of Co ( I ) 2d Me Regt, now sick in hospital at Annapolis -

Mr K was for a long time assistant Clerk of the Courts under Bro. Westin - has often been in my employ in my office, I know him well -he left a sallory of $ 600 per year-where he gave entire satisfaction he is a young man of good character, good habits, well educated- & worthy in all subjects- he is now sick & unfit for duty - his fellow countryman feel ( & I think justly) that he should have a better place, it is wished by his friends that he may be permitted to have a furlough - secure recover his health & when again fit for duty, have a place assigned him commensurate with his merit -

Very respectfully yours

C.P. Brown