John Bradley Thompson to Richard Yates

Hon Ricd Yates

Dear Sir

I sent you by Mr Ketcham an ap-

plication with affidavits &c for the

release of my minor son

from the army-directed to the Secretary

of War-A considerable time has

elapsed & I have received no

reply-It has accurred to

me that, as it was forwarded

through you, the answer might

possibly be directed to you.

Will you do me the great

favour to throw what light

you can upon the result of

the application to the Secy of War.

Please direct any reply to me at

Virginia Cass Co Ill

John Bradley Thompson

Jacksonville Ill

Feby 6 1865

Thompson John B

Virginia Feby 6th 65

A considerable time ago

he sent an application

with an affidavit for

the release of his minor

son from the army

to be forwarded by you

to the Secty of War.

Have you heard any-

thing of it.