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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
2nd Maine a [ pretty?] bad [record?]. Unless I soon regain my strength I shall send in my resignation or strive for some less ex[ ?] and arduous position until I get Thor- oughly [?]. I don't feel like leaving the service as just yet. But can- not perform impossibilities. physically no more than mentally
Henry L. Barker Co. C. 2nd Maine, son of Mr. Barker ex Co. Com. of Brewer, would like a position as an officer
of the line in a colored
regt. south--He is a young gen- tleman of ability--Has an excellent education not only English, but reads Latin quite well. is perfect- ly reliable and I have no doubt would do honor to such a position. I write this [partly?]