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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
Hermon ME July 15 - 1861 Mr. Israel Washburn Jr.
Dear Sir
if you will have the Kindness to pardon the intrusion I would enquire of you for what length of time the Second Maine Redgment is Enlisted as there is various opinions Some Contend that they are three months men while other are of opinion they are holden for three years By answering this you will confer a particular favour on Your Very Obedient Servant
Samuel A York
to Israel Washburn Esq