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citizens of Brewer and Bangor. Capt. Swetts now said to Dole that he could not do it for all the places where taking up and promised by higher authority then he had, Gov Washburn writes that he doesn't know of any such promises being made to anyone, so you see that there is something wrong abought this matter we do not understand it, we supposed that it would [render?] Capt. Swett more efficient to have some one who had experience in Army Drill and one who has a large circle of Friends to aid him and who would take pride in the matter, number of private letters have been sent to Gov. Washburn this week in favor of this matter Major Dole said that he had laid this matter before you, and thought that would do all you could in the case. Dole that you might do something with Major Hunt who has the most to do with these Battrey I hope you will do all your Friends in Brewer & Bangor, who would ever be gratefull to you this favor, you will pardon me for this long letter on Dole account I have written you the Facts in the case.

Yours Truly Geo. W. Washburn