E. A. Otis to Richard Yates

With Andrew McFarland letter 8/26/64

with William Walker letter 9/21/64

With petition certifying to acquaintance ship with John Cameron 9/30/64

                                        Head-Quarters United States Forces,

                                                ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE,

                                          Murfreesboro, Tenn.,...Sept 10, 1864.

To His Excellency

Richard Yates

Governor of Illinois

Sir

     Brig Gen Van Allen Comdr at Murfreesboro directs me to return your communication of the 22nd (month?) with the accompanying papers.  By reference to the enclosed surgeons certificate it will be observed that the physical condition of this soldier does not warrant an application for furlough based on disability.

                                          I am Sir

                                          Very Respy

                                           Your dear Servt

                                            E.A. Otis

                                                        a.d.y,

Otis. E.A. Act. Ao. Gen.

Murfreesboro Sept 10th 1864

He returns application for furlough to Swan Olson. with information that he cannot be granted a furlough by Surgeons __ certificate.

Informed Olson

Oct 10th 64 Porter