Hd. Qrs. 16^th Maine Vol^s

Rappahannock Station Va. Aug 5/63

 

Captain

            Your letter dated July 31^st has been recd. I have at your request approved & enclosed the detail of Danl. W. Marston as nurse.

 

I trust you may regain your health & be able to rejoin your Regt. in a short time as we have but two line officers on duty. I recd. a letter from Col. Tilden dated Richmond Va July 25^th he was well & reports Capts. Atwood & Wentworth in good health.

 

                                                                        I remain yours &c

To                                                                                A. B. Farnham

Capt. D. Marston                                                        Lt. Col. Comdg 16^th Maine

Co. C. 16^th Maine

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