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Bangor Dec 17th 1862

Dear Genl,

Your favor of the 16th inst is before me, am pleased that my little history of the 2nd was satisfactory to you. As regards Gen'l [Johnson?] after his promotion I was with him in no engagement consequently am not able for want of proper data to do him justice, one thing however we both are aware of that his social qualities are unsurpassed and of his bravery no one has a better record. One thing which I personally know of is that his superior officers thought the world of him, he was even [loved?] by Genls Tyler, Keyes, Kearney & Heinzelman, and to the latter his death was truly a severe blow, were he living I have reason to believe that he would be a full Major Genl. Col. Varney on Saturday last was slightly wounded in the cheek, Capts Wiggin, Nelson, and Adjutant Mudgett were slightly wounded I have not as yet heard of any privates being