Mrs. H. A. Wilson to Richard Yates

Chicago Jan 8th/64

Governor Yates

Dear Sir

I take the liberty to address a few lines to you hoping you will give a few moments to perusel of this letter

Homes A Wilson My Husband enlisted in Cap Gibson company in the three Survise and reenlisted in the 109 in Company E as Sergen

At the Battle Hartsvill he was Wounded in the right arm and taken prisnor sent to the libby prison whare he was keep seventeen weeks Not having proper care his arm became Stiff in the joint

Last Spring before the Regmt left Chicago he was promted

to orderly Serg. and not being fit for activ Service he was left here to the Hospitle, and was transfered to the Invalid Corps

Now his pay is not enuf to Support his family at the presant prices before he went to the war he got good wages Now his right arm is useless I think he ought to have commision I think he is capable of filling A Commision office you can refer to Col Moor or Col J H Tucker, as to his ability

If you will give him a commision or a discharge it will save his wife and children from want and then he can supporte his Family you will never be forgot by his wife and children

Yours Truly

Mrs. H A Wilson

Box 6889

Wilson Mrs H A.

Chicago Jany 8 1864.

Her husband is a member of 109th Regt is orderly Sergt. has been wounded wishes him promoted.

Answer fully

Executive Office Jany 13 64