B. J. D. Irwin to Richard Yates

Office Sup't U.S. Military General Hospitals,

Memphis, Tenn., Aug 24th 1863.

Sir

In reply to your communication of the 18th inst. in relation to Lieut Col, J.W. Paddock, of the 113th Regt Ill. vols, I regret to inform you that he died in the officers Hospital, on 18th inst. A leave of absence was made out for him but he was unable to avail himself if it.

I have the honor to be, very respectfully

Your Obt. Sevt.

B.J.D. Irvin

Surgeon U.S.A.

Supt. U.S. Mil. Hosps.

Hon. Richard Yates

Governor State of Ills.

Irvin B J E.

Surgeon in Charge

Memphis Aug 24th 1863.

In reply to communication in relation to Col Paddock Says his furlough was made out but he died on the 18th inst.

Recd Ex O. Sept 5 1863