Annie P. Shepherd to Richard Yates

with Leonard Swett letter 11/26/65

"Longwood," Maryland

June 28. "65

Hon. Richard Yates

Sir:

About a month since I forwarded to the care of my cousin

May: I Lo. Gold of Springfield Ills,

a document received from the

officers of the 9th Ind. Cav.

recommending my brother

Thos. D Shepherd for a Lieutenancy

in the Regular Army. My object

in sending [ith?] Ills, was to get

the signature of endorsement

by the officials of brothers' [illegible]

[shalbe?], the approval of yourself.

Gov. O and Mr. Dubois.

I have now received it with a hearty approval by each of the above named gentlemen and

my bold advises that I apply

to you by letter for a special

recommendation from yourself.

Brother has been in the army nearly

ever since the war began and his

officers give the highest testimony

to his integrity and bravery.

If you can grant this you will

confer a [favor?] where, I am sure

it will be appreciated and

heavily acknowledged.

I remain with great

respect, very truly

Annie P. Shepherd

Case of Dr. Gustavus Warfield

Matthew's Store

Howard Co.

Maryland

Brother is at present a member of Co Ko.

9th Med Cavalry. You will oblige

by sending letter to myself.

Miss Annie Shepherd

July 22, 1865 Sent

The letter [bequest?]