J. W. Scroggs to Richard Yates

Champaign Ill

Sept 28th 1864

Governor Yates

Dear Sir

Mr Bailey is one of our most loyal citizens. He is truthful & every way worthy. I endorse all that he may Say in relation to his son. Pleas do what you can for his son

Yours truly

J. W. Scroggs

W. N. Colen

Rantoul, Champaign Co. Ill.

Sep 26." 1864.

Dr J. W. Scroggs

Dear Sir,

My son Algernon Sidney Bailey, a private in Co. G. 12th Illinois Cavalry, now located at Napoleonville Ark is in a condition so critical, that I desire his transfer to a Hospital in this State, or discharged if his case merits it. Col Hasbroeck Davis - Dr Wentworth Surgeon

My son was in Hospital at St Louis Mo with measles - before recovery went with Regiment to New Orleans took cold on the trip, & on the Red River Expedition under Genl Banks had the Ague & Rheumatism.

He is now in Camp Hospital - is very weak - has not done camp duty since the return of the Regiment to New Orleans. He has recently had

three spasms on fits supposed by him to be Epileptic, & he is of opinion that he cannot survive the fall month in that climate.

I wish to have him transferred to a Northern Hospital, that the climate may affect him favorably, & so we can visit & help him - or if his case is worthy discharged.

I do not know personally, Gov Yates - neither do I know the Transfer Agent for this State, but am sure if they could read my sons letters an those if his companions, they would aid me in my request.

My wish is that you state the substance of this letter to Gov. Yates, or to the Transfer Agent, & certify to my credibility - hoping through your kindness, the attention of the Governor or if the Agent may be obtained.

Respectfully Yours A. H. Bailey.

Scroggs J. W.

Champaign Sept 28th '64

On behalf of A.H. Bailey whose son is in Hospital at Napoleonville Ark Very sick. He wants him discharged or transfered to a northern Hospital His name - A. Sidney Bailey, Co "G" 12th Ill Cavly

Ansd Oct 1st 64 and dis appd for

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