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With H.G. Reynolds 10/26/62
Oct 13 - 1862
Hon. Gov Yates
Sir
I have just received a letter from Mrs L.A. Alexander of Alton requesting me in most urgent terms to procure from you, or through you, from the proper authority, the discharge of her young brother, Charles Thomas, from the army. He is now and has been for some time past prostrated by sickness. He is my nephew, and I feel a deep interest in his welfare for his sister's sake. She is a widow in feeble health, very weak eyes, and yet is entirely dependant on her needle for the support of herself and little daughter. Charles Thomas is a member of Company D. 52 - Ill. Col. John Logan, now near Memphis. Charles has never intimated a desire to be discharged, but it is believed that justice and mercy call loudly for his discharge. He was beginning to contribute material aid for
the support of his sister and her daughter when he enlisted, though but sixteen years old Unfortunately at the time, he had a very unpleasant home, and was persuaded to enlist by his older companions, contrary to the known wishes of his sister and friends
If he cannot be discharged please let him have a furlow to return to his friends and be cared for until his health is restored.
Very respectfully Your Obt Svt.
Elias Hibbard
Please address Mrs L.A. Alexander
Alton Ill.
Ansd Nov 1/62 32nd Reg
Elias Hibbard
Oct 13 62
Wishes Gov. to aid him in getting discharge for Chas Thomas of Co D. 32nd Reg who is unfit for duty on acct of sickness & besides the only support of an aged mother. Enclosed letter of Recommend from H.G. Reynolds
Address Mrs L.A. Alexander Alton
Usual letter and add in this as every other case that a [Commissary?] has just left [&c?]