Mrs. Lloyd to Richard Yates

[1863]

Springfield Feb 16th

His Excellency Gov Yates

The kindness with which you entertained my request that leave of absents be granted my husband Capt J D Lloyd of Co B 11th Mo Vols Infty has not only [won?] my gratitude but has inboldened me to ask still another favor

Should the Department at Washington refuse your request would it not be possible through Gov Gamble of Mo to obtain permission for him to return long enough to securt his health which has been much impaired by protracted service

Yours greatfully

Mrs Lloyd

[Wm Soms?]

Mrs. J. D. Lloyd Springfield Feb 16th/63

Would like the Gov to grant her husband Cap J. D. Lloyd of Co B 11th Mo Reg a leave of absence should the department at Washington refuse the request would it not be possible to procur one of Gov Gamble of Mo?