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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
Hope April 24 1862
Dear Sir
I wish you to inform me if Robert J. Athearn of Co. E 2nd Regt of Me. Vols who was wounded at the battle of Gaines Mills June 27, 1862 and reported in Oct. as sick of wounds in hospital - the name of hospital not given or its location, has been since reported to you. His Parents are anxious and suppose him to be dead.
Very respectfully your Obt Servt Henry Hobbs
Gen. John L. Hodsdon Adjt Gen Maine