William Rutledge to Richard Yates

Jacksonville Ill.

Sept. 28th, 1864

Hon. Richd. Yates

Sir, I take pleasure in commending to you one of my old friends---George Goldsmith, who served three years & a month in the 14th Regt. Ill. Vol. Inft. and who would still be in the service but for partial deafness occasioned principally by the cannonade at Shiloh.

He is a grandson of your old acquaintance & friend Rev. John C. Hamilton of this place, and as he has a brother & many friends in the army he desires to go there where he thinks he can be useful in his business as a Baker.

Any favor you can give him by way of letter that will enable him to pass the military lines will be bestowed on a Loyal honorable young man, & will greatly oblige

Yours Most Respectfully

Wm Rutledge Chaplain

14th Regt. Ill. Vol. Inft.

Wm J. Rutledge

Jacksonville Sept 28/64

Recommending to the Govr. Mr. Geo Golsmith who wants a letter to Enable him to go to New Orleans.

Attended to Oct 7th 64 & letter given.

Porter