Frank P. Zeigler to Richard Yates

Camp. 25nd Gold Infantry [?] September 15th 1864

Sir I have the honor to make application for a position as 1st Lieutenant in one of the volunteer regiments now being organized in the state of Illinois.

I am, sir, very respectfully your obt. servant Frank P. Ziegler 1st Srgt. D. Company 52nd U.S. Gold Infantry

To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor State of Illinois

[?] U.S. C.O Vicksburg Mip Sept. 7 64

Respectfully approved the within applicant is a worthy and efficient young man and will make an excellent officer, having known him for some time I can cheerfully recommend him to you favor.

[Jed M. Tuigler?] Leut Colonel 52nd [?] U.S. Confed

C. Holetril Major 52. U. S. Infantry

W. P. Bailey Surgeon 52 Neg U.S. Conf.