Edward A. Floyd to Richard Yates

Macomb Ill Mar 31st 64

Hon Richard Yates

Governor of Ill

Sir

I take the liberty to write to you for the purpose of interesting you in behalf of James L Welsh a private in Co C 78 Reg Ill Vols

Mr Welsh has been a true Soldier is every inch a Union Man has seen hard service and never faltered - he has a family here who are unable to live from his wages - he is thoroughly qualified for any position as high as captain of a company.

I therefore beg leave to earnestly solicit his promotion from the ranks hoping that

you will notice this solicitation

I have the honour to

remain Respectfully at Your Service in the cause of our Glorious Union

Edward A. Floyd

Mayor of the city

of Macomb

Floyd. Edw A.

Macomb Ills

Mar 31. 1864

Recommends James L Welsh a member of 78th Ills as one every way worthy of Promotion to position of Officer -

An'd

WF