A. J. Merriman, Thomas Fell, and K. H. Fell to Richard Yates

Bloomington Sept 2d 1863

Hon. R. Yates -

Dear sir,

The Bearer Mr Geo Pickering is a Refugee from Tennessee. has lived in this county over a year & is a solid union man. & wishes a Pass that will enable him to return to his family in Tennessee - any assistance you may think proper to render him, will be duly appreciated by Yours Truly

A J Merriman

Thomas Fell

I am satisfied that the above is true and that Mr Pickering ought to be passed

K H Fell

attended to Sept 2 -

File M.

Merriman, A. J.

Fell, K. H.

Fell, Thomas.

Bloomington Sept. 2d

Mr Geo. Pickering is a refugee from Tenn. Is a sound union man. Wishes a pass to return

Recd Ex O. Sept 10 63.