E. J. Terry to Richard Yates

His Excellency

Richard Yates

Dr Sir

I take great pleasure in recommending to you John W. Parkes Esq as an excellent and worthy citizen - He is a man of great prudence and discreet judgment and is entirely trustworthy for the position to which he aspires and in every other in which he may be placed.

Truly Yours

E. S. Terry

Danville 20 Aug 1864

Dr Sir

Herewith is a line from my friend Hon Judge Terry He was not aware of the nature of my request & has said nothing of my loyalty which I suppose is the thing important If any further proof is required, it can be forwarded

Very Resptly Yours John W Parker

P.S. I have thought some of trying to raise a Co for the Regt authorized to be raised for State [purposes?] but believe it to be impracticable to do so by the 5th of Septr. If a Co of Home Guards can procure arms please inform me. My P. O. is

Ridge Farm

Illinois

Ever Yours

J W P

Parker, John W.

Ridge Farm Vermilion Co Ill

Aug 21 64

Sends recommendation by Judge E. S. Terry.

Desire to know if arms can be procured by a Compy of Home Guards

wants to raise Company of Home Guards.

Executive Dept

Springfield Aug 30

Respectfully referred to Brig Genl. H. E. Paine Comm'dg Dist of Illinois Mr Parker is recommended as loyal &c By [illegible] &c

Simon Hirshbach

Col & ADC

Acknowledge Recpt &c Aug 30 64 H