Manson Woodman Transcript

Farmington Falls
July 21, 1862

Gen. J. H. Hodsdon

Dear Sir

I have made preparation to furnish you with some drums which are complete for use. Do not forget me for I feel that I am as worthy of patronage as Friend Blake and I have done as much for the Republican party have ever been its advocate since it became a party knowing as I do it cares to be a righteous one. Gen I ask patronage only as a regards the article of drums. if you want references you can have them. So far as office I do not ask it. But as drum manufacturer with hope for a share of your patronage.

Yours Most Respectfully
W Woodman
Farmington Falls, Me