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Head Quarters 3d Brigade 1st Div. 5th Corps September 3d 1863

I most cordially endorse the above testimonial of Col. Gilmore.

J.L. Chamberlain Colonel Cmdg. 3d Brigade

In addition to a full and cordial endorsement of the within I would state that I examined Surg. Benson while sick and recommended him to resign as that was the only procedure likely to save his life.

Hd. Qrs 3d Brig. W. Towsend Sept 3 1863 Surg. in Chief 3d Brig

                                           1 Div 5th Corps
                                   Hed. Qrs. 1st Div. 5th Corps
                                     Office of Surgeon in Chief
                                             Sept. 3, 1863

I fully concur in the above, & consider the resignation of Surgeon Benson, rendered necessary by sickness, as a great loss