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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
His Excellancy Israel Washburne Jr. Governor of Maine Agusta, Maine.
Division Head Quarters Halls Hill Va. January 28th '62
Governor,
I am informed by Colonel Roberts 2d Maine Volunteers, that a vacancy of 2d Lieutenant exists in the Regiment and I propose, with the consent of the Colonel, that an offer of the position be made to same person [?] selected by you, if he will bring to the regiment within a reasonable time say 10 days - The hundred new.
A vacancy among the Captains is likely to take place soon. If so the position will be given to any one you may select if he fills up the Regiment.
I am very anxious to have