J. Baker to Richard Yates

Leroy Ill Nov. 1864

To Governor Yates

Dr Sir enclosed is a letter from William Miller who enlisted at Bloomington in the 8 Reg Illinois volunteers under Capt Denison I think

He was wounded in the right arm in the siege of Vicksburg – returned home on furlough and left here last spring. His Mother feels distressed from what he writes that he is sick – that he cannot draw money or clothing, and that he is claimed in a cavalry Co. when he belongs to the 8th Infantry.

His mother respectfully asks your Notice and influence in his behalf in case of any wrong or neglect done to his injury, and by so doing you will confer on her and his relatives a great kindness

respectfully your obt servt Jn Baker

Baker. J.

Leroy Ills Nov 18 64

Enclose a letter from a Soldier of the 8th Infty who wants Gov's influence as he cant draw pay, clothing &c

Abstr & return to me [illegible]