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ackd [acknowledged]

Head Quarters 57th Regt. Ill. Vol. Athens Alabama Apr. 10 64

Genl J.L. Hodsdon Adjt Genl. State Maine

Genl,

In July 1862 I addressed a communiation to you fully endorsed by Col. Roberts and Maj. Chaplin, then of the 2nd Maine, in which I was at that time a member, recommending me for promotion in the service of your State. Never having received any reply to it I would respectfully request you to forward the same to me if consistant, as I am desirous of substantiating my former character and standing, in that regiment in this. Having lost my muster