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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
Col. C.W. Roberts 2nd Regt Nov. 24
Head Quarters Second Regt Maine Volunteers Halls Hill Va. Nov. 24th 1861
Dear Sir
Horace Brown Second Lieutenant of Company A having been appointed first lieutenant, regular Army, I hereby recommend that Sergeant Major Sam'l B. Hinckley be appointed to fill the vacancy. I telegraphed you yesterday to the same effect as I found the commission might not arrive before we move forward.
With much respect I remain Your obt Servant
Chas. W. Roberts Col. Commanding 2nd Maine Regt
Hon Israel Washburn Jr. Augusta Maine