John A. Bross to Richard Yates

Chicago Nov 4th 1863

His Excellency Gov Richard Yates

The bearer has a son in the "Chicago Board of Trade Battery who is desirous of being examined with a view to a commission in the "First Regiment of Illinois Colored Volunteers"

I recommend that he have permission to appear before one of the Examine boards

I have the Honor to be very Respectfully Yours

John A. Bross

Capt 88. Ill.

P.S. I am personally acquainted with Hector H. Aiken and with his father E.H. Aiken who is an old resident of this city J.A.B.

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Bross John A.

Chicago Nov 4 1863.

The Bearer has a son who wishes authority to go before Examining Board for position in Colored Regiment.

Letter to Adj. Genl USA requesting permit for Examination of Aiken before Board of Examiners.

Loomis ADC.

Executive Office Nov 12 63