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army and are fighting for the service. I should be much gratified to have him get

the place and think he is worthy of it- can

anything be done for him?

                            Very Respectfully
                            Your Obt. Servt.-
                            S.K. Devereux

[sideways note at bottom: Castine Me. September 3d 1862 Devereux S.K. Recommends R. Tibbets for appointment as 2d lieut. in new regts of Me Vols]