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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
Bangor Aug 23, 1862 Bro Hodsdon-- Some ten days ago I sent you the Duplicate Receipts of Hannah E Lancaster, widow of Levi E Lancaster--also Duplicates signed by Martha A Burgess widow of Tolman [T?] burgess both Privates in Company (C) 2nd Me Regt and both killed at Bull Run-- to draw the $5.13 due from the State-- I have not heard from Either case and feel a little uneasy--for fear your letter may have [miscar-?] [ried?] I presume you are greatly [pressed?] by official Business-- But I shall be glad to hear from you in behalf of these two poor widows-- Truly yrs C P. Brown