Ira Merchant to Richard Yates

Dover Union County New Jersey

June 10th 1863

Hon Richard Yates Gov. State of Illinois

Dear Sir

Having resigned my commission as 1st Lieut of Co C 28th of Ill Vol Infty for the purpose of coming east to regain the use of my left wrist and hand. I find with a two months trial of one of the best surgeons in the United States that there is but little chance for improvement. I understand that the government proposes to furnish employment to men disabled in the field and if not asking too much I wish your influence to procure me a clerkship or some position where I can make myself useful (not a sinecure) I have had five months experience as Brigade Q. M. having served in that capacity under Col. A. K. Johnson from Nov 1862 until April 1st 1863.

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If convenient please answer directing to Dover Morris County New Jersey.

Hoping this will meet with your approbation I am

Very respectfully

Your Obt Sevt

Ira Merchant

To His Excellency

Hon Richard Yates Gov State of Illinois

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File Ms (R)

Merchant, Ira

Dover N. J. June 10, 1863

Was formerly a Lieut in the 28th Reg wishes a position as clerk has had some experience as a Quarter Master.

Recd. Ex O. June 11, 1863