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that you would use your influence with the Governor to procure him a commission in the 16th or some other Regiment when a vacancy may have occurred. He can if desired procure recommendations from any or all the line officers in his Regiment. I write this believing that if the Governor was acquainted with this man's he would grant him
a commission and that Chamberlin will make an officer that will be an [bonus?] to the State.
Yours Resply, A Leighton
A. Leighton Bangor June 23/62