Robert Barry to Richard Yates

Marietta Georgia, August 5/64

The Hon Richard Yates, Governor, State of Illinois.

Sir,

I have the honor very respectfully to apply for a Chaplaincy of Colored Troops. I am a Private Soldier & have been in the Service over two years. I have been detached from My Battery, Chicago Board of Trade for Some Nine Months owing to being pronounced unfit for Active Service in the field. I am an humble exhorter in the church, Methodist of which I am a Member & feel an Ardent desire to work for the Lord in the great and extensive Vineyard of the Army. I have no influence to recommend me to your Notice. I Simply ask this appointment on My own Merits. I have unexceptional Credentials

In Care of Capt W.H. Oglesbee C.S.

Marietta Ga

Very Respectfully Your Obd Sert Robert Barry

Marietta Ga

August 5th, 1864.

Robert Barry

Private Chicago Board of Trade Battery.

Makes application for the appointment of Chaplain of Colored Troops.

Answered August 16th Offices of Colored Troops appointed by the Secy of War.

Snyder A.C.C.