D. Billavlin to Richard Yates

with J. D. Johnson letter 8/30/64

with James Hart Purday letter 9/17/64

223 N. Main St.

Saint Louis

Sept 17th 1864

To his Excellency

Richard Yates

Governor

I have examined a long list of names attached to Maj Purdy's petition & appointment of agent & attorney from members of the Miss Marine Bregade & find a large Number from Ills. This bregade haveing been disbanded by maj Genl Canby its members ought in my opinion, to be discharged from the service, and they then be left to their own choice as to their future. Without any personal intrest in the matter, I would respectfully recommend Maj Purdy and the object of his mission to Washington City to your attention I am my dear Sir

Very Truly

Your Obt servt

D. Billartin

Billartin D.

St Louis Sept 17th 64

Recommending to the Govr's favorable attention Maj. Purday - and the object of his visit to Washington.