Louis M. Audrick to Richard Yates

Chicago Octobe 5 1864

Governor Richard Yates

Dear Sir.

It has been determined by some of the friends of Col Thomas O. Osborn, to ask for his promotion to the position of Brigadier General, And I am deputed by them to obtain signatures.

To make success certain your distinguished influences & that of Adjutant General Fuller, are earnestly desired,

Will your Excellency therefore be so good as to sign, & request the Adjutant General to sign, the enclosed petition: And, at your earliest convenience, cause it to be returned to me?

You are a friend of the Col: & we are sure that it will afford you much pleasure to do this, for him & the honor of your own gallant Yates' Phalanx, which he has commanded,

Rejoicing---as I know your Excellency rejoices---that the bright day anticipated for this Grand Republic seems already dawning---I am

most Respectfully

Your most obt svt

Louis M. Audrick

P O Bx 1160

Louis M Audrick

Chicago Oct. 5th 64

Encloses a recommendation to Prest. Lincoln for the promotion of Col. Osburn of 39th Ills Regt. to Brigdere General, wants Gov & Adjt Fuller to sign it.

Recommendation signed & forwarded

H