Two Letters in
Thomas D. Chamberlain's Military Records,
National Archives, Washington, DC.

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(transcription below)

 

Camp 20th Reg't Maine Vols
Rapp'k Station Va

February 24th 1864

 

Lieut H.B. Melcher
Acting Adjt 20th Maine Vols

Lieut

I have the honor respectfully to apply for a leave of absence for ten days in order that I may proceed to New York for the purpose of purchasing instruments for a Regimental Band.

I am very respectfully,

Your Ob't Servant,

T.D. Chamberlain
Capt "G" 20th Maine Vols

 

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