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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
Augusta, Feb'y 13 1862
The Hon I. Washburn, Jr. Governor of Maine
Dear Sir
The gentlemanly and officer like bearing of Capt. C.W. Tilden of Company B 2nd Maine Regiment, cannot escape the attention of these [assisting?[ the Army of the Potomoa. For his good and the good of the the service we are anxious that he receive a promotion. will you Sir if opportunity possibly occur, do him the service and ourselves the favor to appoint him to such promotion
Very respectfully N.G. Hichborn John Bridges B.M. Roberts