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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
2nd Maine Regt Vols Bangor June 5th 1863
Hon A. Coburn Governor
The bearer Dr. W.R. Benson Asst. Surgeon of the late 2nd Reg t ME Vols. under my command has proved himself a faithful and competent surgeon during his connexion with the Reg't and I heartily recommend him for promotion in any Regt of Maine.
Geo Varney Col. 2nd ME Vols.