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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
For promotion 2nd Lieut Thomas Foster 1st Sergt. Colin L. Downs
Head Quarters 2nd Regt Maine Vol Camp Near Harrison Landing Va July 26th 1862
General
Lieut James W. Adams having on account of cowardice been discharged from the service of the United States, I offer for promotion the following viz. (to take rank from July 24th 1862)
2nd Lieut Thomas Foster to 1st Lieut vice Adams 1st Sergeant Colin L. Downs promoted vice Foster promoted
Sergeant Downs is a most worthy soldier and has since Capt Emerson being taken prisoner, assumed command of company E to my entire satisfaction.
In Haste very respectfully yours Chas. W. Roberts Col. 2nd Maine
To Gen'l John L. Hodsdon Augusta Maine