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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
Milo Aug 6th 1862
Hon. John L Hodsdon Adj. Gen of Maine
At the request of Capt. John Lindsey of this place I write- Capt. Lindsey was elected Lieut in the Artillery several years ago. I think when that company was organized at the breaking out of the war he volunteered with the members of the company and went to Bangor and was on considerable expence- A short time before the commencement of the war he was raised by ( ? ) of the Artillery from 4th Lt to 3rd Lt or from 3rd to 2nd I think-but did not get