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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
Before Spotsylavania C.H. May 18 1864
To His Excellency Gov. Cony Governor,
I have the honor to recommend the following officers for promotions. I do this at the present time to secure to deserving men positions which the casualties of this campaign may otherwise prevent their receiving. I would recommend 1st Lieut Weston H. Keene of co. D, to be Captain of co "A" vice [as used here, meaning: in place of, a substitute for] Morrell killed in battle. 2 Lieut. William K. Bickford of "H" to be 1st. Lieut. Of co "H" vice Morrell promoted.