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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
Bangor Aug 14, 1862
Gen. Hodsdon
I have the honor
to be informed by you of my election as Chaplain of the 2d Reg Maine Volunteers
My deep interest
in that regiment had led me to write to Col. Roberts recommending the election of Rev Mr. Booker of Bluehill to that chaplaincy
As he has been
waiting with an earnest desire for the appointment, and as it would be inconsistent with present engagements for me to leave the state for several weeks, I am