Laura E. Kirkpatrick to Richard Yates

Vermont. Dec 29th/63.

Hon. Richard Yates

Sir. I address you to know if more nurses are needed in the hospitals and if there are, to offer myself as one. I am twenty four years of age .

My brother has fallen in this struggle, and I may not take his place in the ranks; but if you will permit me, I may by care and attendance upon sick and wounded to restore to the ranks, or to their friends; some ones brother, son or husband. I do not

know that I am addressing the proper person upon this subject; but will you please make my application known to the proper offices.

Respectfully

Laura E. Kirkpatrick.

Vermont.

Fulton Co.

Illinois

Kirkpatrick Laura E.

Vermont Dec 29 1863.

Wishes to know if any nurses are needed in hospitals If so she wishes a situation her brother was killed, & she hopes to be able to take care of some of the sick and wounded.

Good pluck Write her good letter & enclose Photograph

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