Thomas B. Paddock to Allen C. Fuller

General Head Quarters, State of Illinois,

Adjutant General's Office,

Springfield November 26th 1861.

Col. A. C. Fuller

Adj't Gen'l Illinois

Dear Sir

With your permission I write this reminding you of what I expressed as my desire, at a personal interview, and also (I beg leave to add) the kind offers of assistance tendered me by you on the same occasion.

You are aware that I want a situation either as a clerk in your office, or as drill master at one of the camps.

I would prefer the latter employment (for which I can show I am qualified) as I am anxious to enter into the Volunteer service to attain which end, the position of drill Master offers peculiar advantage.

Any assistance you can render me will be gratefully acknowledged & appreciated by

Your Obt Sev't

Thos B Paddock

Thos B Paddock

Nov 26. 61.

Asking position as Drill Master in some Camp