Philip Kuhl to Richard Yates

St. Louis, Mo, August 18, 1862

Hon. Richard Yates

Govr State of Illinois

Dear Sir.

In taking the liberty and sending to you the enclosed recommendation of Col. Hall of the 14th. Regt. Ills. vol. I would only alow myself to say, that said "Christian A. Kuhl" is my only Son, now over 24 years of age, and I would not only be very much oblige to you for given him a promotion as a Captain, or at least a Lieutenant, but I do belive, dear Govener you never will regret for doing so.

I hope you do remember me from Jacksonville, Ills, were we often meet while I traveld Quincy & Beardstown Districts as German Pr. Eld. of the Meth. E. Church. I am now stationed in "Wash Street Station" St. Louis, Mo.

If possible, Dear Govr, grant my whishes.

very respectfully Sir

yours most truly

Phil. Kuhl

Ansd Sept 20, 62

Philip Kuhl,

St. Louis, Mo. Aug. 18.

Wants his son Christian Kuhl, Private in 14th Ill. Infantry promoted to one of the new regiments.

Encloses recommendation of Col. Cyrus Hall, Commanding Regt.