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�103 Gorham, Aug. 7. 1862.

Gen. Hodsdon, I report this morning from Portland,

Geo. F. Bussell - Co. B. Me 10th has a discharge for disability - July 29 - 1862

Lieut Col E. Scammon's furlough expires Aug. 18 - He leaves for his reg't next Sat.

Capt. Charles D. Gilamn, Co. C. 7th Reg't is having trouble about his discharge. I saw his papers. They authorize him to re- main in Portland till his discharge comes

Westbrook A.J. Forbes - Sergeant. Co. F. Me. 7th is reported by Mr. Torrey Representative to be away from his reg't without leave. I have not yet succeeded in finding him.

I am happy to find that Raymond, Casco & Standish are free from stray soldiers. I am going into some of the back towns for a few days, + may not be able to report again till Monday.

yours +c. HCousens