Isham N. Haynie to Richard Yates

Bethel Tenn Augst 29th 1862

His Excellency

Richd Yates

Capt W H Redden of Col “D” 48th Ills Vol Infy under my command desires promotion in one of the new regiments now being organized in our state. I take great pleasure in bearing testimony to the merits of Capt Redden as a disciplinarian as well to his good conduct and upright soldierly deportment during the time he has been under my command.

At home in Southern Illinois Capt Redden occupied a high social and professional position (being a Lawyer) whilst in the Camp and on the field he has shown himself to be an officer of ability – gallantry and daring.

Should it be consistent with your views of public policy to give Capt Redden a staff appointment I feel sure he will reflect credit upon the Service and upon his State in his new (as he has done in his old) position.

I am with high regards

Respectfully

I N Haynie

Col 48th Ill Vol Infy

Comdg Post

For many months my Regt & 48th have been associated in the same Brigade, by reason thereof I have had occasion to know Capt Redden as an officer At home he has the reputation of a trustworthy gentleman I therefore take great pleasure in joining Col Haynie in the within letter of recommendation

Wm R Morrison Col

49th Ills Vols

Head Quarters Dist of Jackson

Jackson Tenn Sept 1st 1862

Approved & respectfully fwd to Hon Richd Yates Gov of the State of Ills

L F Ross Brg Gen

Comdg Dist