J. M. Evans to Richard Yates

Seal

Chicago Ill, Feb 7th/64

Mr. Yates.

Dear Governor,

Please allow me the privilege of interrupting you a moment for the purpose of making som inquiry about Colonel Lippincott. of the 33d Ill Inft. I understand he is home on recruiting service, if he is, will you please inform me of his whereabouts. if you know. Why I am inquiring about him is this I served as volunteer in his Regt over two years until I lost my arm last summer at Vycksburg when I was discharged.

Gov I have a desire to serve Uncle Sam again. & when I was wounded my Col told me to write to him whenever I wanted any assistance & should like to obtain a situation as [illegible] musters Clerk or some other position where I can be of some service to my country, please by return mail. I am

Your Obedient Servant

J.M. Evans.

Address

Care Bryant & Stratton

Chicago

Ill

Evans J M.

Chicago Feby 7 1864

Has learned Col Lippincott was at home recruiting. He was formally a member of his regiment - Was wounded and received his discharge - Wishes to secure a situation in Q.M. Deptmt

Apply for him as Muster Clk Send this letter to Col Lippincott & with so send & applied with a good letter

Col L

Executive Office Feby 11 64