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Hd. Qrs. 2nd Me. Vols. Camp near Falmouth Va February 2d 1863

Genl. Jno. L. Hodsdon Adjt. Genl. State of Maine

     Genl.
                             I have the honor

to inform you that the commission of Lt. Sewall H. Downs dates from the First day of January 1863.

                               Very Respectfully
                               Your obt. Servt.
                               D.F. Sargent
                               Lt. Col. Comdg. 2nd Me. Vols.