John Cary to Richard Yates

Peoria Ills Nov. 22nd 1861

Hon R Yates Gov State Ill

Sir

Being desirous of entering the service of the U.S. in Medical department, I wish to obtain an order from you on the Board of Examiners, to give me an examinations

Being a Member of the College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Scotland, and long accustomed to opperative Surgery I can if admitted render my services usefull to the army

Yours Most Resp't.

John Cary

P.S.

If my services are desirable please send me a pass from here to place of examination

John Cary.

Peoria - 22d Nov. '61.

Is member of Col. of Surgeons, Edinburg Scotland: asks for order to be examined by Board.

Ans'd Nov 29

M.