Geroge P. Brown to Richard Yates

Hamton, Hospt. Fortress. Monroe, VA Oct. 21st/64

Gov. Yates,

Sir as I am lying on the Hospital bed at Fortress. Monroe VA. I ask a favor of you Which is to have me Transferred to the State of Illinois. I received my Wound the 13th of this Month, my Wound is in the left Knee joint which will disable me for some Months I feel confident that you will favor one of your sons of the 39th Regt of Illinois Vol which has Served three years the 19th of this Month And Oblige your friend, George P. Brown

Respecflly Yours, George. P. Brown Co K 39th Regt. Ill. Vet. Vols

Brown, Geo. P Co "K" 39th Ill Vols

Hampton Hospital Fortress Monroe Oct 28/64

Wants transfer to Illinois. is wounded in left knee & cannot do duty for some months

Ansd Oct 31st 64 & trans, appd for Porter