Eliza A. Lowry to Richard Yates

Monticello, Ills. Dec. 15th 1864

Gov. Yates -

I wish to write to you in regard to what can be done in the case of my husband, Col. Francis H. Lowry, of the 107th Ills. Vol., who was reported killed in the engagement at Franklin, Tenn. Nov. 30th.

The papers since state that that he was wounded, and in Nashville. I have had no private information, except that he was severely wounded in the head

and could not be summoned without endangering his life and being perfectly rational preferred being left at Franklin, and was left there in care of one of our surgeons.

I cannot ascertain anything further than this or if he is at Nashville could I in any way get through to that place now? If he is at Franklin would it be possible for me, or any one, to get to him?

If you can give me any information, as to what can be done or might be done, you will greatly relieve a sorrow stricken heart.

Very Respectfully,

Eliza A. Lowry

Lowry Eliza A.

Monticello Illinois

December 15th 1864

Wants to ascertain of she can go to Nashville or Franklin Tenn. to see her husband who was dangerously wounded in the battle at Franklin Nov. 30th 1864

Ansd Decem 17 1864

Snyder

ADC

Quincy Ills. 15 Dec 1864

Governor: Doctor [illegible] G. Williams now of this County wishes an order to go before the Medical Board for examination I have but little acquaintance with Doctor W. but will be pleased if an order is given him to go before the Board. Yours Truly

Jackson Grimshaw

Governor Yates

Springfield Illinois

Fowler Ills. Dec 15th /64

His Excellency

Governor Yates

Sir I have the honor to request permission to appear before your Board of Medical Examination now in session at Chicago.

Enclosed is a letter from Hon. J. Grimshaw

Address Dr. J. G. Williams Jr

Fowler, Ills -

Respectfully your Obt. Servant -

J. G. Williams Jr [illegible]

His Excellency Gov. Yates

Springfield Ills

Williams Dr. S. G

Fowler Ills Dec 17th 64

Wants permit for the Med. Board. Enclosed letter of J. Grimshaw.