W. A. Hacker to Richard Yates

Jonesboro Illinois

Septr 21. 1862

My Dear Sir,

Sidney S. Condon M.D. the bearer hereof visits Springfield in obedience to the unanimous wish of the 109th Regt Ills Vols, Col Nimmo, commdg. (so far as I have expression of their wishes, and my opportunities are favorable) for the purpose of asking at your hands the appointment of Surgeon of said Regiment. Dr. Condon is the choice of said Regiment for many potent and convincing reasons. A Large majority of the Regiment are personally and intimately acquainted with him, and have had his services in the past as Physician to their families. He is a strictly temperate man, eschewing in toto the use of liquor, as a beverage, and in the twenty seven years that he has lived in this County, has made for himself a reputation as a citizen, and as a skilfull and successful Physician and Surgeon, the knowledge of which on the part of the Regiment is the key to the expression of their choice in the premises. I therefore, Governor, have no hesitation in earnestly recommending the appointment

of Dr Condon to the position of Surgeon, as one eminently fit to be made. I have known him from my boyhood, and have frequently had occasion to apply to his medical skill in my own family.

Your compliance with the above will add a motive to the respect with which I beg leave to subscribe myself

Your friend truly

W A Hacker

Hon Richd Yates

Governor

P.S. Dr Condon was 1st Lieut in Mexico, and was detached as a Surgeon in the Regiment commanded by your lamented predecessor, and acquitted himself with credit.

Ansd Sept 25/62

109th Reg

Wm H. Hacker

Jonesboro Sept 21, 62

Introducing and Recommending strongly Sidney S Condon M.D. for Surgeon of 109th Regt. Enclosed 3 recommendations, and also one from Col. Nimmo of 109th Reg.

Enclosed also letter from Dr. Condon saying that he was rejected by Board of Medl. Examiners but asking appointmt nevertheless

Mr Hacker

Write Dr Condo & Mr Hacker tell him him that regulation, of [W. D/s?] are positive