Charles H. Miller to Richard Yates

Springfield, Ills. Sept 20th 1864

To his Excellency

Richd Yates

Gov. of the State of Illinois

Sir,

I have the honor to enclose a recommendation from Hon. Robt B. Latham, late Col. 106th Infy. Ills. Vols. which he desired to have attached to the Petition for the appointment of Lieut. Chas. H. Miller, Adjt 106th Ills. to the position of Captain in the Regular Army, that Col. Henry Yates has done me the honor, to hand to you, for your recommendation and furtherance.

You were busy when I called at your office this morning and I could not see you, and as I could not remain I take this means of communicating. If the paper above referred to is not already forwarded to Washington please enclose the letter to Co. Latham with it, when it is forwarded, and much oblige

Very Respectfully

Your Obedient Servant

Chas. H. Miller 1st Lt. and

Adjt 106 Ills. Vols.

Chas. H. Miller

Adjt. 106th Regt.

Springfield Sept 20th 64.

Enclosing a recommendation from R. B. Latham late Col. of 106th Regiment to the Prest. for his (Miller's) promotion to Capt. in Regular Army. which he wishes attached to a petition formerly sent here.

Approved by Governor and sent to President

Snyder

ADC

Do you know of petition refd to - write good letter & inform him