Richard Yates to Commanding Officer of the Detachment of Veteran R. C.

Richard Yates to Commanding Officer of the Detachment of Veteran R. C.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

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1864-08-08

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State of Illinois, Executive Department, Springfield Aug 8th 1864

Commanding Officer of the Detachment of Veteran R. C.

Gayors Point D.C.

Sir:

Conrad Brown a member of Co 228 of the detachment of veteran Reserves which you command is as I understand in bad health and not fit to do much service. At the request of his family who lives in this city, I would request that he be assisted to a discharge, if possible.

Respectfully,

Your obedt servant,

Rich Yates

Governor

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Giesboro Point D.C.

Aug 18th 1864

Respectfully returned to Governor of the State of Ill if you or any of his family desire to have this man Discharged you or they will have to apply through the proper channels

I am Sir very respectfully, Your Obdt Servant

A. W. McKillips

Comd 228th Co

1st Batt. V. R. C.

Fld Qrs Detachment

at Batt Vet Res Corps

Grisboro Point D.C

Approved & Respectfully Forwarded - Jno P Short Capt V.R.C.

Condy Det

Lt Wm A. Mac Arthy ret Adjt

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