H. S. Thomas to Richard Yates

Vermont Illinois

March 10th 1863

Hon Ricd Yates

Worthy Governer

When I wrote you in the winter in regard to the condition of Jenkin Barron of Co. H of the 28th Ills Vol who is now, and has been in the Hospital at Evansville, about ten months, an answer was delayed: his wife being restive and anxious requested that would write a line to the Surgeon and she would enclose it to her husband who would hand it to the Surgeon; I wrote the enclosed which has been returned to me with the lines pened on the outside. Mrs Barron informs that her husband writes that he was illy treated after he hand over the letter. I expect you received a large number of letters on this

Subject of such Soldiers; and probably often annoyed; but I am told by a soldier now at home on a visit who has been out nearly two years, that there are freequently Hospitals kept running with a few soldiers only, (& they should be either sent to Camp or discharged,) merely to hold a paying position for a few quacks who should also either be discharged or made to sholder a musket. Mr Barron writes that he has not heard a whisper of any hope for his getting out of prison; I fear there is something wrong down there. I wish I had the chance I would stir them up.

Respectfully

H. S. Thomas

H S Thomas.

Vermont Ills March 10th 63.

Writes again in regard to the condition of Jenkins Barrows Co H 28th Regt Ill Vol, now in hospital and wishes a discharge for him.

Ans'd March 21 , & wrote also to Surgeon of Hospital

See letter

Recd Ex O March 17th 1863.