Alfred Milner to Richard Yates

With L.W. Low letter 11/7/64

With Jno. D. Cope " 11/5/64

With R.S. Miller " 10/26/64

                De Soto Ills.

                 Nov 21st 1864

To his Excellency Gov_ Richard Yates

                 Springfield Ills

Dr Sir, In view of the accompanying recommendations of persons standing high in the practice of Medicine, also that of others who have known me intimately for many years, I would most respectfully ask you to so direct me that I may reach the position to which I aspire, by so doing you will very much oblige one of your constituency.

                                                                     Respctfly Yours

                                                                         Alfred Milner

P.O. address

Alfred Milner

DeSoto, Jackson Co. Illinois