Dudly Wickersham to Richard Yates

Springfield Ills.

Novr. 30th 1864

Governor.

Please allow me the liberty to say, that having been Compelled to resign my position as Colonel of the 10th Ills Cavy on account of ill health and now having recovered my health and desire to reenter the service, I would respectfully request a letter of recommendation to President Lincoln for the position of assistant Quarter Master, or some other position in the Army, in which you may deem me worthy and Competent to discharge the duties.

I have recommendations from Hon.S. M. Cullum and others of this City, for the position.

I am with great respect

Your obt. sevt.

Dudly Wickersham

To His Excellency Ricd. Yates

Govr. Ills.

Wickersham Dudley

Spfl'd Nov 30/64

Wants letter to Lincoln

Letter to President as Directed by Governor Dc 6 64

Snyder

Prepare recommendation like Cullom's