W. C. Flagg to Richard Yates

Counties of Madison, St. Clair, Monroe, Randolph, Washington and Clinton.

Collector's Office, United States Internal Revenue, 12th District, Illinois.

Alton, Madison Co., Oct 27 1864

Gov Richard Yates Springfield

Dear Sir

The bearer Dr. Gustave [Sutfras?] of Collinsville in ohio County late Assistant Surgeon in the 58th New York is desirous of obtain ing a similar position

His loyalty and ability are vouched for by reliable authority and I take pleas- ure in calling your atten tion to him as a fit recip- ient of any appointment you may have to make in the line of his profession

Very Truly Yours W. C. Flagg

Flagg. W. C and Gillespie J. Alton Oct 27/64 Recommending Dr Gustavus [Sutfras?] of Madison co. for position of Ast. Surg

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