Stephen A. Hurlbut to Richard Yates

Head-Quarters 16th Army Corps,

Memphis, Tenn., May 14, 1863.

His Excy

Governor Yates

Col. O'Meara of the 90th Illinois desires to see you in relation to recent promotions in his Regiment. I specially request as an act of simple justice to him that you direct these commissions now in his hands to be held until he can lay the merits of the matter fully before you in writing.

I am satisfied the best interests of the Regt require it

Your obt Servt

S A Hurlbut

Maj Genl

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Major Genl S A Hurlbut

Memphis May 14 1863.

Says Col O'Mara of the 90th Regt desires to see the Governor in relation to recent promotions in his Regiment - hopes the Gov will direct the Commissions now in his hands to be held until he can lay the matter fully before him in writing.

Recd Ex O. May 20 1863.