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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
Brunswick Aug 7th 1863.
Hon. Abner Coburn Governor of Maine
Governor
I regret to learn indirectly of the death from wounds of Capt. Billings of Company "C" & Lieut Linscott of [ink blot]. I do not propose to make any recommendations to fill those vacancies at present. It is of such importance to the interests of the Regiment & the Service to have good officers, that I wish to exercise the greatest care in recommending any to your favor.
I have only to name at present Lieut. Elisha Besse