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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
Head Quarters 20th Maine vols Beverly Ford, Va. Aug. 25th 1863
To His Excellency Gov. Coburn
Governor
Upon returning to the Regiment & carefully considering its condition & wants, I deem it for the interest of the Regt. to recommend the following appointments & promotions:
William E. Donnell of Portland to be 1st Lieut. & Adjutant, vice Brown promoted.
1st Lieut. Rufus B. Plumer of co. "C" to be Capt. of co. "C" vice Billings died of wounds received in battle.
1st Lieut. Thomas D. Chamberlain of co. "G" to be Capt. of co. "G," vice Spear promoted.
2d Lieut. James H. Stanwood of "C" to be 1st Lieut. of "C" vice Plumer promoted.