W. Bushnell to Richard Yates

Ottawa Sept 28th 1864

Dear Governor

I am very much interested in the 33rd Ill Regt and Shall Ever feel grateful if you will use your Efforts to have it Supplied with material in the Shape of Men, The Regiment needs more men, is well officered & has done noble Service in the field & is deserving of prompt & efficient Support.

I shall be exceedingly pleased to heave you extend to it your warmest Support

I am as Ever,

Yours Truly

W. Bushnell

Hons B C Cook and W Bushnell

Ottowa Sept 28th 64

Requesting Govr's aid to have 33rd Ill Regt. filled up.

Apply to War Department to fill this Reg't H

Applict made & order recd H