Benjamin L. Wiley to Richard Yates

with M. H. Brooks letter 11/27/61

United States Marshal's Office,

Springfield, Decr 16th 1861.

Gov Yates

Dear Sir

I know Captain McHenry Brooks of the 27" Regiment Ill In Vols to be a most excellent gentleman, a man of ability, and of stern uncompromising patriotism, a friend to the Union from the begining of our national troubles. And should it please you to promote him to the position lately made vacant in his regiment, it would not only be highly gratifying to myself, but also to a large number of our friends in Southern Illinois.

I am

Very Respectfully

Your Obt Servt

Ben L Wiley

Lt Col Benj. L. Wiley

Camp B. Decr 6

Enclosing letter from Capt M H. Brooks - whom he recommends for promotion in the 27th Regt.

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