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Head Quarters 3d Brigade 1st Div. 5th Corps September 3d 1863 I most cordially endorse the above testimonial of Col. Gilmore. J.L. Chamberlain Colonel Cmdg. 3d Brigade
In addition to a full and cordial endorsement of the within I would state that I examined Surg. Benson while sick and recommended him to resign as that was the only procedure likely to save his life. Hd. Qrs 3d Brig. Sept 3 1863. [illegible name] Surg. in Chief 3d Brig 1 Div of Corps Office of Surgeon in Chief Sept. 3, 1863 I fully concur in the above, & consider the resignation of Surgeon Benson, rendered necessary by sickness, as a great loss