W. F. Fithian to Richard Yates

U.S. Sanitary Commission.

Quincy, Ill Dec 26th 1863

To his Excellency

R. Yates Gov

of Illinois

Dear Gov.

C.F. Kimball Esqr Military Ajt of Ind. located recently at Vicksburg & now at New Orleans, desires my engagement in a similar work in behalf of Ill troops there -- I would be happy to be favored with an interview with you in this matter - At present I might consistently be relieved of Sanitary services officially under U.S. Commissions & accept of a State Appointment as above indicated, or in a division of field with Major Robb formerly solicited - Very Respectfully

Your Obt Servt

W. Fithian

Fithian W

Quincy Dec 26 1863.

Wishes the Governor to recommend him to U S Sanitary Commission for a position

Answer that it has been refd to Sanitary Board & reason why & I say to the Board that no better man than Dr F. can be found

Executive Office Dec 31.63.