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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
2nd Maine a [ ] had [record?]. Unless I soon regain my strength I shall send in my resignation or strive for some less ex[ ] and arduous position until I get Thor- oughly [recruited?]. I don't feel like leaving the service as just yet. But can- not perform impossibilities. physically no more than mentally Henry L. Barker Co. C. 2nd Maine, son of Mr. Barker [Esq./ex?] Co. Com. of Brewer, would like a position as an of- fire of the line in a colored regt. south--He is a young gen- tleman of ability--Has an excellent education not only English, but [ ] Latin quite will. is perfect- ly reliable and I have no doubt would do honor to such a position. I write this [partly?]