E. R. Roe to Richard Yates

Bloomington, Ills. Jan. 4. 1864

His Ex. Governor Yates

Springfield, Ills.

Governor:

I learn that a petition has been sent to you requesting the appointment of L. H. Parkes as Captain in one of the new companies now forming; and I beg permission to add my name to the others.

Parkes has proven himself to be a first rate man, in the 39th Regt.; and will no doubt make a most excellent Captain: in short, he is considered by all who know him to be a first class man.

Respectfully,

E. R. Rae

Late of the 33d. Inft'l.

Roe Lt Col E R.

Bloomington Jany 4 64.

Recommending L. H. Parks for position of Captain in one of the new companies. He (Parks) was formerly a member of 33r Regt

Answer - fully explaining Direct to Lieut. Col. Roe

Executive Office Jany 8 1864