J. N. Arnold to Richard Yates

Chicago

June 22 1863

Gov. Richard Yates

Dear Sir,

Alexr. Roberts an old citizen & constituent of mine has a son John Roberts in the 100 Ills. Vol. at Murfreesboro. It is important for him to have a furlow, in order to attend a lawsuit pending in court.

He [illegible] you will write to Col. [Bachlow?] to aid in getting him a furlow for twenty or thirty days. I shall be very glad if you will do this, I hope he may have the furlow, if it can be granted consistently with the public service. He has been in service from beggining of the war.

Very Truly Yours

J. N. Arnold

Ansd. June 24, 63

(File A)

Arnold J N.

Chicago June 22 1863.

Mr A. Roberts has a son in the 100th Regt Ill Vols now at Murfreesboro wishes the Governor to write for a furlough for 30 days to enable him to attend an important law suit.

Recd Ex. O June 24 63.