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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
Head Quarters 2nd Reg Maine Vol Camp near Harrisons Landing James River V.A. July 14th 1862
Genl John L Hodson Adjt Genl Maine
Dear Sir I hereby acknowledge the recpt of a letter from his excellency Gov Washburn notifying me of my appointment as Col of the 18th Reg Maine Vol. for which I am much obliged
I shall except the offered favor, and report myself as requested as soon as possible.
Respectfully Your Obt Servant Daniel Chaplin