A. F. Risser and others to Allen C. Fuller

Pine Bluff, Arkansas September 16th 1864

Col. A.C. Fuller Adj. Gen of Illinois

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We the undersigned officers of the 106 Ills. U.G. would earnestly petition that Capt. James Christie of Co. "B" 106 Ils. U.G. be promoted to Maj. of this Regiment, believing as one do him to be the proper. And more efficient officer to fill the vacancy.

A.F. Risser Capt. Co. "B" Jas 107 Berre Lt. Miller Adjr. 106th Worthington 6.6 H.P. Hanforth Capl 106 Ills. G.U. John Shockey Capt. Ca. Monroe Sheryl P.G. Ellenworth Sarg. 106. G.G.U. Thom R. Pattison E.E. 106th G.A. Beidler 2nd Lieut "B" Co. John H. Morris 2nd Let. Co. "B" 106 Lailver Stagger 1st Lt Co B 106 Thomas Pollerle Co. "A" John W.C. Huffleapet 106 Co A C.J. Robinson 1st Lt EG 106 Ills John R. Ash 2 Lt 60 H

For major of 106. Officers of the 106.# Ills Vols Infantry Pine Bluff Ark. Sept 16 1864

Petition that Capt. James Christie of same regiment be appointed major.

Recd. A.H.O. October 6. 1864.