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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
Camp near Gaines Mills Headquarters Porters Division June the 16th 62
Governor Washburn Sir
I take the liberty to adress a few lines to you through the friendship of my Father, my object is to see if you will give me a Commission in the new Regt the 16 that you are now recruiting. I have served faithfully in this the 2nd which is one of the bravest of the brave, if you have any doubts as to my caperbility you can enquire of my Company Captain which is now in Bangor