James S. Hatch to Richard Yates

With letter signed “Wounded Soldier” 11/1/63

Louisville Ky Oct 29th/63

Gen. Hospital No 7. 2d Ward.

To. His. Exelency Richard Yates

Govenor of the State of Illinois

Sir

At the request of the wounded of this ward I will write you a few lines, there are about 20 in this ward that were wounded in the Battle of Chickamauga, most of the Ohio and Indianna Soldiers that were wounded in that fight have bin transferred to their own States, we do not see any reason why we should not be transferred to Illinois, we get verry good care, but the victuals we get are not fit for a starving man to eat, Hoping it may be remied to suit all concerned I will close.

James S. Hatch

Co. E. 36th Ills Vol.

Ansd. Nov 5 63.

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Hatch James S.

Co E 36th Regt Ill Vol.

General Hospital No 7

Louisville Ky Oct 29 1863.

Says there are twenty Ill soldiers confined in that ward, who wish to be transferred to Illinois. The Indiana and Ohio soldiers have been sent home.

Executive Office Nov 2 63