Benj[amin]F. Meigs to Richard Yates

Chicago Feb 26th 1863

Gov Yates

Sir I wish a commission in the Army as Capt in some infantry Reg. as a Reccommendation I searved two years in the war with Mexico & I was commissioned as Lieut in the 22nd Mo Volts. by Willard P Hall acting Governer of the State of Missouri at that time. I done my duty like a good soldier for one year & Resigned on account of sickness from which I am fully recovered & anxious for the field again. I am thowraly Drilled & fully qwellified to fill the Position.

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for a full & satisfactory knowledge of my ability as a soldier I would refer you to Lieut Col J. D. Foster of Kirksville, Adair Co. Mo. He being a member of the state Legislative Boddy & a soldier of some years experience.

I am Sir

your Obedient Servant

Benj. F. Meigs

PS address me at Chicago Ill

West Branch P.O.

Beng F Meigs

Chicago Feby 25 1863.

Wishes a position in the army was formerly a Lieut in 22nd Mo Vol. resigned on account of bad health. has recovered and is anxious to again serve his country.

H M.A.

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